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What does high uric acid mean?
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My uric acid is elevated. Does that mean I definitely have gout?
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High uric acid can increase the risk of gout but does not by itself diagnose gout. Many people with elevated uric acid never develop gout, while diagnosis depends on symptoms and, when needed, joint evaluation.
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