Uric acid 550μmol / L if it is transient generally will not have damage to the kidney, if it is long-term may cause kidney damage.
Some patients are due to recent eating a large number of purine food, caused by a transient high uric acid, after adjusting the diet will generally return to normal in the short term, generally will not have an impact on the kidneys.
If it is a long-term high uric acid, more than the body metabolism, may cause uric acid stones. Moreover, long-term high uric acid is also prone to cause uric acid crystallization, and the crystals will be gradually deposited in the kidneys, which will damage the kidneys and cause gouty nephropathy.
If uric acid crystals or kidney stones cause urinary tract obstruction, resulting in hydronephrosis, which can easily cause acute renal failure.
Long-term high uric acid has a greater impact on the body, patients should pay attention to, it is recommended to actively regular hospitals to seek medical treatment, with the doctor treatment.