My uric acid level is 7.3 mg/dL. I have not been taking any medication because I did not have gout attacks or pain earlier, but recently I have started experiencing foot pain. Can uric acid be lowered without medication, and is treatment lifelong once started?
A uric acid level of 7.3 mg/dL is mildly elevated. Lifestyle changes such as reducing high-purine foods like red meat, alcohol, and sugary drinks, staying well hydrated, and maintaining a healthy weight may help lower it. If treatment is needed, it may have to be continued long-term depending on your risk of gout and recurrent high uric acid levels.
