Gout is a painful condition that affects millions every year. It is caused by an excessive amount of uric acid in your body. Hyperuricemia is a lesser-known condition. Hyperuricemia, which is asymptomatic (no obvious symptoms), is associated with a higher risk of developing painful gout within a few years. It is not gout. In rare cases, hyperuricemia can lead to gout. Although there are no obvious symptoms in hyperuricemia yet, the crystals of uric acid that can cause gout are…
