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Individuals with Hyperuricemia Tend to Use More Analgesics Compared to Those with Normal Uric Acid Levels—Is Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia Truly Without Symptoms?

  • By

  • Janis Timsans

  • Jenni Emilia Kauppi

  • Vappu Rantalaiho

  • Anne Kerola

  • Kia Hakkarainen

  • Tiina Lehto

  • Hannu Kautiainen

  • Markku Kauppi

  • December 11, 2025

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    Individuals with hyperuricemia are more likely to use analgesics compared to those with normal uric acid levels.

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    Asymptomatic hyperuricemia is associated with various cardiometabolic comorbidities and increased mortality.

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    The study utilized data from the GOAL study, involving 2815 participants aged 52-76 years over an 11-year follow-up.

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    Analgesic use may provide objective insights into pain management in patients with hyperuricemia.

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    Renal function modifies the relationship between serum uric acid levels and analgesic use.

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Individuals with Hyperuricemia Tend to Use More Analgesics Compared to Those with Normal Uric Acid Levels—Is Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia Truly Without Symptoms?

  • by Janis Timsans, Jenni Emilia Kauppi, Vappu Rantalaiho, Anne Kerola, Kia Hakkarainen, Tiina Lehto, Hannu Kautiainen, Markku Kauppi

  • December 11, 2025

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