Hyperuricemia is a condition in which blood uric acid levels are higher than normal and can lead to problems with gout or kidney disease. When purine metabolism is disturbed, it can lead to hyperuricemia. Hyperuricemia is generally associated with gender, genetics, age, lifestyle, dietary habits, and the effects of medications. The cause of hyperuricemia is usually too much uric acid production or too little excretion in the body. If you are already suffering from gout, you should pay attention to the diet, try not to eat seafood, animal offal, and quit smoking and drinking.