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By Mayo Clinic staffA high uric acid count is usually found when your doctor has ordered tests to help diagnose a condition you're already experiencing. Occasionally, it's an unexpected finding or simply discovered by chance. Talk to your doctor about what these results mean. A high uric acid level and results from other tests may indicate the cause of your illness, or your doctor may suggest other tests to further assess your condition and clarify a diagnosis.
If you're concerned that your medications may be causing your high uric acid level, continue taking your medications. Don't change your medication regimen without first talking with your doctor.
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- Questions and answers about gout. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Gout/default.asp. Accessed July 12, 2010.
- Becker MA. Asymptomatic hyperuricemia. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed July 12, 2010.
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