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Re-started Weight Lifting. Labs Show Increase In Uric Acid Level. Cause Of Concern?
Hello, i am wondering if weight lifting can cause a spike in uric acid . I ve re-started weight lifting in the past month or so, and just got back my blood work results which show a uric acid level of 6.4. Is this cause of concern? Should I change my exercise routine to include more cardio exercises? I am on metformin HCL 1500mg /day as well as simvastatin 10 mg per day. Thank you Saad
Mon, 4 Feb 2013
Hi,
Very rarely severe exercise can cause increase in the uric acid level in the blood. More commonly seen with change in diet or because of genetic predisposition.
Yes, less vigorous exercise is advised. Please repeat the investigation after few days, if there is a change in blood uric acid level, then it confirms the diagnosis.
All the best.
Regards.
Very rarely severe exercise can cause increase in the uric acid level in the blood. More commonly seen with change in diet or because of genetic predisposition.
Yes, less vigorous exercise is advised. Please repeat the investigation after few days, if there is a change in blood uric acid level, then it confirms the diagnosis.
All the best.
Regards.
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