High uric acid is associated with obesity, disorders of glucose and lipid metabolism, hypertension, atherosclerosis, and coronary heart disease, while some high uric acid is associated with excessive urate production or decreased renal clearance from other diseases, drugs, dietary products, or toxins. Excessive alcohol consumption can increase hepatic adenosine triphosphate decomposition, promote the formation of uric acid and block the secretion of uric acid from the renal tubules, therefore, large amounts of alcohol can cause hyperuricemia. The increased purine content of certain alcoholic beverages (e.g., beer) is also a factor in causing hyperuricemia. Eating meat foods and fructose can increase the risk of gout. Myocardial infarction and acute respiratory failure can cause the breakdown of adenosine triphosphate to accelerate and produce large amounts of purines, causing high uric acid. Patients with high uric acid are advised to seek medical attention in a timely manner.