Symptoms of Uric Acid: High uric acid is a type of waste substance which the body filters and removes. Eating foods rich in purine increases uric acid in the body. But, if uric acid increases excessively in the body, then the body is not able to remove it by filtering and the crystals of high uric acid spread in the body and start accumulating in different parts.
In such a situation, know here what symptoms appear when uric acid increases. By identifying these symptoms, foods that increase uric acid can be avoided.
What are the symptoms of increased uric acid?
- Uric acid crystals start accumulating in the joints of the body. Due to this, accumulation of uric acid in the knees, toes and fingers causes swelling and pain.
- Uric acid can cause kidney stones. Due to presence of stones, pain starts in the kidney and there is difficulty in passing urine.
- There is a burning sensation and pain in the joints.
- The toes of the feet swell and gout occurs. In this the claw bone is seen protruding outwards.
- Lumps start forming inside the skin. Most of these do not cause pain.
- The skin starts becoming sensitive and pain is felt even by slight touch.
What are the reasons for increasing uric acid?
purine rich foods – If there are more purine-rich foods in your diet, then you may have the problem of increased uric acid. These also include soda, red meat and sardine fish.
obesity Obesity is also a reason for increase in uric acid. This may cause hyperuricemia.
alcohol – People who consume alcohol in excess may increase their uric acid.
genetics – If anyone in the family has had problems related to uric acid, then the person may have the problem of high uric acid.
medical condition – If there is kidney problem or diabetes or blood pressure problem, uric acid can increase.
lack of water – Lack of water in the body is also a major reason for increase in uric acid.
Not having an active lifestyle – People whose lifestyle is sedentary i.e. do not have an active lifestyle, their uric acid may increase.
Home remedies to reduce uric acid
- To reduce high uric acid, keep drinking adequate amount of water. If water is consumed in abundance, it helps in filtering out uric acid from the body.
- Remove purine-rich things from your diet. Consume at least things rich in purines. Also avoid consuming sugary drinks and processed foods.
- Warm lemon water is effective in reducing uric acid. For this, take a cup of hot water, squeeze half a lemon in it, mix and drink. If it is drunk in the morning on an empty stomach, it reduces uric acid.
- Tulsi herbal tea helps in reducing uric acid. This also reduces inflammation in the body.
- Cherries and berries are rich in anti-inflammatory properties and reduce swelling caused by increased uric acid.
- High fiber foods are effective in reducing high uric acid. Oats, brown rice, carrots, apples and guavas can be eaten.
- Celery water can also be drunk to reduce high uric acid.
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