Uric acid,symptoms,normal value,treatment

URIC ACID:

                                                          

                                                                      Uric acid crystals

Introduction:

Uric acid is a waste product formed during the breakdown of purines  substances which are present in those foods which contain organ meats sea food Alcohol high fructose corn syrup and also produced of our body it is filtered by human body through kidneys and excreted in urine.high level of uric acid can lead to health issues such as gout , kidney stones, and kidney disease

 Symptoms of Uric acid:

High levels of uric acid in the blood can lead to a condition called hyperuricemia, which can cause symptoms such as:

1. Gout: This is the most common symptom of uric acid high levels in blood. Gout is a form of arthritis characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, redness, swelling, and tenderness in the joints, often affecting the big toe.

2. Joint pain: High uric acid levels can lead to inflammation and pain in joints other than the big toe, such as the ankles, knees, elbows, wrists, and fingers.

3. Tophi: These are uric acid crystal deposits that can develop under the skin, forming lumps or nodules, typically around joints or on the helix of the ear.

4. Kidney stones: Uric acid crystals can accumulate in the kidneys, leading to the formation of kidney stones. Symptoms of kidney stones may include severe pain in the back or side, pain during urination, blood in the urine, and nausea or vomiting.

5. Kidney damage: Prolonged high levels of uric acid can also contribute to kidney damage or kidney disease.

6. Normal range of uric acid:

7. Adult Males normal value is between 3.5 to 7.2 mg/dl
8. Adult female normal value is between 2,6 to 6.0 mg/dl

9. Uric acid test:

10. 1. A blood test is done to see the level of uric acid in the blood.
11. 2. Urine test is done to see the uric acid crystal in urine

12. Uric acid treatment:

13. Treatment for high uric acid levels typically involves a combination of lifestyle changes and weight loss exercise dietary adjustments.

1. 1.Lifestyle changes:
2. a. Maintain a healthy weight.
3. b.Exercise regularly.
4. c.Stay hydrated.
5. 2. Dietary Adjustment:
6. a.Limit purine-rich foods.
7. b.Limit alcohol consumption .
8. c.increase intake of low-fat dairy products.

1. URIC ACID MEDICATION:
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3. 1.Allopurinol: this medicine is used to reduce the uric acid level in the body to prevent gout.
4. 2.Febuxostate:this medicine is also used to reduce the uric acid level in the body.
5. 3.Colchicine: this medicine is used to relieve gout pain and inflammation during flare-ups.
6. 4.Probenecid: helps the kidneys eliminate uric acid from the body.
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8. How to reduce uric acid:

1. a.Exercise regularly.
2. b. Maintain a healthy weight.
3. c.Fluid intake.
4. d.Avoid protein rich food.
5. e.Avoid alcohol consumption
6. f.increase intake of low-fat dairy products.

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