Increased Uric acid
In the body, uric acid is a waste product. Uric acid can set up in the joints and tissues,
causing a range of health issues. It includes gout, a form of arthritis.
NORMAL URIC ACID LEVEL:-
Presence of uric acid in the blood is normal. However, if uric acid levels go high or low in a healthy range, this can result in health issues.
Gout risk can rise in the presence of high uric acid levels.It is uncommon to have low
uric acid levels.
HOW URIC ACID CAN BUILD UP IN THE BODY:-
Purines and chemicals substances that occur naturally in the body and in some food.
Uric acid is produced as a waste product when the body breaks down purines.
It is removed from the blood by the kidneys and expelled from the body through the
urine.
But occasionally, uric acid can accumulate in the blood. The medical term for this is hyperuricemia. If the body creates too much uric acid or
does not excrete enough of it, it may result in this condition.
CAUSES:-
High uric acid levels might have a variety of causes that are not always obvious..
However, hereditary and environmental factors, such as good diet and health.
RISK FACTORS INCLUDES:-
- Metabolic syndrome.
- Drinking alcohol.
- Hypertension.
- Diabetes.
- A high purine diet.
- Use of diuretics.
Increased Uric acid SYMPTOM:-
A person with uric acid levels may not always have symptoms. Symptoms may not
appear until a person has had levels outside the normal range for a chronic time.which
can cause health issues.
- Swelling in joints.
- Warm feeling around the joint.
- Shiny, discoloured skin around the joints.
- Severe Back pain.
- Frequent urination.
- Nausea vomiting.
- Urine is cloudy, smells unusual or sometimes contains blood.
- Pain in joints.
PREVENTION:-
High uric acid levels can be direct and flares in the joint pain administered and stopped
with a long term plan of disease management. A lifelong urate lowering treatment may
be needed, with good medications that stop gout flares and ultimately liquefy crystals
that are already in your body.
Other steps to help control high uric acid levels include:-
Loss of weight, if required.
Watching what you eat (limit your intake of fructose carus syrups, organ meats, red
meat, fish, and beverages containing alcohol).
Increased Uric acid HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT:-
COLCHICUM:-
Colchicum is one of the most indicated remedies in raised uric acid levels. This is
specially indicated in cases where high uric acid levels give rise to onset of gout. It has
a specific power for relieving gout attacks. There may be a sharp pain in the great toe.
The affected parts are red, swollen and very hot to touch. There could be great
sensitivity to touch on account of extreme pain.
LEDUM PAL:-
It is one of the most indicated remedies in treating cases of high uric acid levels. The
main features of these cases is that the pains shift from downward to upwards. Patient
feels chilly, yet he does not like to be covered as his pains are better from the cold. The
first attack of pain could be triggered after the person has applied the previous night ,
especially after consuming meat and alcohol.
GUAIACUM:-
It is also a well indicated remedy in treating high uric acid levels. It is more suited in
chronic cases where the deformities and contracture set in. guaiacum is very well
indicated when there is intolerance of heat in any form. Rheumatic pain in hands, arms
and shoulders. Gouty pains tearing and lancinating , worse from motion, heat, cold wet
weather, touch pressure, from 6pm to 4pm.
LITHIUM CARB:-
The high level of uric acid gives rise to an unusual stiffness all over the body. Lithium
carb is a good remedy in treating raised uric acid levels. The pains are relieved by
pouring hot water. Uric acid may get deposited in the joint spaces to give rise to
nodosities which can be felt externally also. The nodes may also be felt in the fingers
joints or in some severe cases, they may be felt in the ear pinna.
BENZOIC ACID:-
It is an excellent remedy for high uric acid levels. This medicine is indicated when the
urinary symptoms are more marked. The uric acid crystals may be deposited in the
kidneys or urinary tract giving rise to stones. On examination, the urine may show very
high levels of uric acid. Benzoic acid may also be indicated when there are joint
complaints as well.
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