The hidden dangers of high uric acid in your blood: More than just gout

By Chetana Belagere – South First

Imagine waking up in the middle of the night to searing pain in your toe, so intense that even the weight of a bedsheet feels unbearable.

What might seem like a freak occurrence could actually signal a condition that quietly impacts millions worldwide: high uric acid levels, or hyperuricaemia.

Doctors warn that rising cases of hyperuricaemia are no laughing matter, and many people remain unaware of the problems it can cause. Uric acid doesn’t just affect painful joints; it can silently wreak havoc on your body.