title: Elevation of serum uric acid as a clue to alcohol abuse.
abstract: Hyperuricemia in unselected admissions to a general hospital was found to be a significant correlate of alcohol abuse in male subjects. Unexplained elevation of the serum uric acid level should always stimulate inquiry for the behavioral features of alcoholism.
mesh_terms: D000437:Alcoholism / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014527:Uric Acid / Q000097:blood*
chemical_list: D014527:Uric Acid