The main symptoms of hyperuricemia are…
1. Gout…
Due to the increase of uric acid in the body, this uric acid accumulates in all joints of our body, especially in small joints like…
First of all, stiffness starts in the toe joint; along with this, Inflammation and excessive pain start in the joints.
Redness also appears in the joints; these types of joint problems are seen in 20% of cases of increased uric acid levels.
Apart from this, due to the increase in uric acid, the problem of Rheumatism starts in the body.
2. The problem of kidney stones…
If uric acid is continuously increased in the blood, then this increased uric acid starts to accumulate in the kidneys.
Due to which many people have to face kidney stones which is very disturbing and painful.
3. Hypertension…
Increased uric acid can also cause high blood pressure in many individuals.
4. Coronary heart disease…
Increased uric acid may also cause the problem of coronary heart disease in a few people.
5. Formation of painful lumps (Tophi)…
The continuously increased uric acid collects in the tissues of our body and forms lumps. Which are very painful, and due to this, there is a significant reduction in the mobility of that particular joint.
Apart from this, increased uric acid affects every part of our body. And due to this, the risk of problems like diabetes, obesity also increases even more.
How is increased uric acid treated?
The treatment of any disease depends on its root cause. Therefore, it is essential to know that the person whose uric acid has increased does not have any cancer, thyroid, or any other problem of being overweight, or is there something wrong with his kidneys?
Thus, by correctly diagnosing the root cause, high uric acid can be treated.
What are the treatment options for increased uric acid?
The most prominent treatment option for increased uric acid is modern allopathic medical science. Apart from this, there are many such medicines are there in Ayurveda and Homeopathy.
By adopting the right way, the increased uric acid becomes to the average level in a short period. Before adopting any medical option, the most important thing is that you have to follow the proper diet and a healthy routine properly.
Only then the appropriate result of medicines can be obtained; otherwise, not.
What should not be eaten in case of an increase in uric acid?
The patient with uric acid should take care that he must consume more and more water; by doing this, more urine will produce and excrete from the body.
Due to which it will be of great help in reducing excessively increased uric acid.
Along with this, if the patient with uric acid has any kidney stone problem, it will also go away. Therefore it is essential to consume more and more fluids. Apart from this...
1. Abstaining from beer and alcohol…
People with uric acid increases should not consume alcohol, vodka, or beer due to high purine content.
We have seen thousands of such patients who did not get cured even after taking many medicines; the main reason was that they did not stop consuming alcohol.
Therefore, when any patient with increased uric acid does not stop consuming alcohol or beer, he can not be cured.
2. Avoiding eating fish…
All the non-vegetarian diets have high amounts of an element called purine to increase uric acid levels.
Therefore, the patient with uric acid should avoid all kinds of non-veg, especially red meat.
- Chicken (Chicken has slightly fewer purines than other non-vegetarians)
- Mutton
- Lamb
- beef
- Pork
Organ meats such as liver, kidney, heart, etc. It is also essential to avoid consuming fish (Tuna, Herring, Haddock, Cod, Tourette), etc.
3. Avoiding Seafood items…
Many kinds of seafood like…
- Scallops
- Mussels
- Sardines
- Anchovies
- Crab lobster
- Shrimp
- Prawns etc.
Which are found in the sea. Consuming them in the form of food in higher quantities also increases uric acid levels in the blood, so such foods should be avoided to get rid of hyperuricemia.
4. Other foods and vegetables that can cause hyperuricemia…
Apart from the above-described items, below mentioned food items should be avoided like...
- Peas
- Beans
- Spinach
- Mushroom
It is also necessary to reduce the consumption of bean pods etc. It is also essential to avoid products like bakery bread etc., in which yeast is used.
In addition to all this, a patient with high uric acid…
- Can food
- Ice Cream
- Cold drinks
Sugar-rich foods like fructose corn syrup, etc. Which contain high amounts of fructose sugar should also be avoided.
Along with this, high-fat products like full-fat milk, curd, etc., should also be minimized.
- Sprouted pulses should also be eaten in less amount.
- Dried fruits (walnuts, almonds, etc.) can also be consumed in small quantities.
Along with this, a good and healthy lifestyle should also be adopted.
- Like exercising every day
- Do not drink alcohol every day
- Abstaining from smoking
- I am doing yoga and meditation to stay away from anxiety, stress, and depression, etc.
What should a person with high uric acid consume more?
As mentioned above that the most important thing is water. A person with high uric acid should drink as much water as possible during the day; by doing this, he will also avoid the problem of kidney stones, as well as, the increased uric acid will excrete out of the body through urine.
Apart from this…
- Olive oil
- Cereal intake in moderation
- Vitamin C fruits like orange, kiwi, lemon, amla, etc.
- Avocado
- Apple
- Banana
- Pear
- Berries such as blueberries, blackberries
- Green tea
- Omega-3
- A patient should use coconut water with hyperuricemia.
It is also beneficial to consume wheatgrass juice.
There is no abstinence from tea and coffee, but consume it in moderation.
Apart from this, a person with hyperuricemia should consume all types of fruits and fruit juices.
How is increased uric acid treated in modern medical science?
Some of the primary drugs to treat high uric acid in modern medical science are...
1. Using painkillers…
Increased uric acid causes severe joint pain, for which the patient is given medicines like pain-relieving drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen, etc.
By consuming them, the pain subsides, and the patient's life starts getting better. But there is a problem in this, due to excessive consumption of such medicines, many types of side effects can occur on the body, so these medicines should be consumed only after consulting with your doctor.
2. Steroidal drugs…
Many doctors use these medicines for a few days in a patient with high uric acid due to excessive swelling in the joints.
But this type of medicine should be consumed with the advice of your doctor. Otherwise, there can be many side effects that can adversely affect your body.
Apart from all these medicines, there are certain types of drugs such as…
- Allopurinol- Zyloric brand name
- Febuxostat
- Colchicine etc., patients with high uric acid have to use it continuously for several months to get rid of hyperuricemia.
There is no doubt about the efficacy of these drugs.
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