Question
Last year, my child experienced back pain and was found to have uric acid levels 150 points higher than the normal range during a check-up, without having taken any medication. Last month, when we rechecked, the uric acid levels were still 60 points higher than normal. Is it possible to completely recover without medication treatment in such a situation?
Answer
One of the main factors contributing to gout is hyperuricemia. In normal adults, approximately 750 milligrams of uric acid are produced daily, with 80% coming from within the body and 20% from external sources. This uric acid enters the catabolic pool (about 1200 milligrams), with about 60% of it being broken down daily, one-third (about 200 milligrams) through the intestines and two-thirds (about 400 milligrams) through the kidneys, thus maintaining stable levels of uric acid in the body. Any disruption in this process can lead to hyperuricemia.