Written by: Mantasha
High uric acid levels in the body can quietly build up and lead to health issues like gout or kidney stones.
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If you’ve been feeling unusually tired or experiencing stiffness in your joints, your body might be trying to tell you something. Here are 5 common symptoms of high uric acid you need to watch out for.
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Sudden pain, especially in the big toe, knees, or ankles, could be a sign of gout—a condition caused by uric acid crystals accumulating in the joints.
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High uric acid can cause inflammation in the body, leaving you feeling low on energy even after a good night's sleep.
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If your joints feel stiff or tight, particularly after waking up, it could be linked to high uric acid levels affecting joint flexibility.
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Too much uric acid may interfere with your body’s mineral balance, leading to muscle cramps or a heavy feeling in the legs.
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Fluid retention and swelling in the extremities may be another early warning sign that uric acid levels are too high.
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