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Uric acid impact on health: Uric acid is a type of chemical waste product. This is formed when the purin in the body breaks. Purine is found naturally in body cells and some foods are also present in plenty. When the purin breaks, uric acid is formed in its result. This acid dissolves in the blood and then filters through the kidney and goes out with urine.
If too much uric acid is formed in the body or the kidney is not able to remove it properly, then it starts accumulating in the blood. The accumulated uric acid can be transformed into a crystal in the body. These crystal joints, especially the toes, can cause swelling and severe pain. This condition is called arthritis or gout.
Apart from this, if uric acid persists for a long time, it can also make stone in the kidney and gradually damage the kidney. If uric acid is made in a normal way or at its speed, then it is necessary for the health of the body. For this, healthy diet, adequate water and regular checkup are necessary.
Why does uric acid grow?
RMLDr. Subhash Giri in the Department of Medicine in Hospital It is said that what is broken by purine is called uric acid. It is a type of waste product that passes out of urin via kidney in normal condition. But when the purin level is very high or the kidney is not able to filter uric acid properly, it starts accumulating in the body and gives rise to many problems in which the increase of uric acid is a problem.
What are the major causes of uric acid increasing
1- Eating more puree
Things like red meat, sea food, beer, pulses, peas and mushrooms have high amounts of purine, which can increase uric acid.
2- Drinking too much alcohol and beer
Alcohol affects the purin metabolism in the body and prevents the kidneys from taking out uric acid.
3- Drinking less water
Drinking less water is not able to flush the kidney uric acid properly, due to which uric acid in the body starts increasing.
4- Obesity or overweight
Metabolism becomes slow in overweight people, which makes uric acid rapidly and gradually comes out.
5- Kidney functioning
When the kidney becomes weak or does not work properly, it is unable to get uric acid out of the body.
6- Consumption of some medicines
For example, drugs of diuretic (water pill), aspirin or chemotherapy can increase uric acid.
7- Eating more fructose or sweet things
Soft drinks, packaged juices and high sugar items can increase uric acid levels.
8- History of uric acid problem in the family.
If someone’s parents have high uric acid, then it can also be genetically.
9- Long -term fasting or heavy exercise.
Due to metabolic changes in the body, the level of uric acid may suddenly increase.