Can uric acid also be gout

Gout can occur even if uric acid levels are not high. Even if uric acid levels are within the normal range, large fluctuations in uric acid levels over a short period of time, such as rapid increases or decreases, may trigger gout attacks. Because the formation and dissolution of urate crystals are closely related to changes in uric acid concentration, such fluctuations may cause the existing urate crystals to become unstable, thus triggering an inflammatory response. Uric acid tolerance varies among individuals. Some people may develop gout even when uric acid levels are relatively low. This may be due to genetic factors, metabolic characteristics, etc., which may lead to urate crystals forming and gout at lower uric acid levels. In addition, other factors besides uric acid levels may be involved in gout. For example, local joint damage, overwork, cold, etc. may be factors that induce gout. These factors may cause changes in the joint environment, causing uric acid, which is not easy to form crystals, to form crystals and cause inflammation under certain conditions. In summary, gout cannot be completely ruled out even if uric acid is not high. For patients with gout symptoms but low uric acid levels, multiple factors need to be considered for further detailed examination and evaluation to determine the diagnosis and develop appropriate treatment options. At the same time, even if uric acid is normal, gout prevention cannot be ignored. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and good eating habits is still very important to reduce the risk of gout.