Gout is a common disease caused by uric-acid crystal deposits around body joints, like toes, ankles, knees, elbows etc. Hyperuricemia is, simply, elevated levels of uric acid in the bloodstream.

But, what causes hyperuricemia? There’s likely to be numerous factors that may play a role, specifically:

• Disease of the kidneys including kidney stones.
• Predispositions – genetics.
• Age – organ deteriation.
• Diet – specific food and drink consumption.
• Deteriorated digestion and enzyme metabolism.
• The effect of certain drugs on the body.

No single cause of hyperuricemia has been identified! As mentioned, there’s likely to be multiple factors that may a role by increasing uric acid levels in the blood-stream.

Dietary intervention and drugs are often used to control the disorder.