2023-05-10 18:02:23
Uric acid is formed during the breakdown of purines found in certain foods and is also produced by the body, according to Mayo Clinica non-profit entity dedicated to clinical practice, education and research.
Besides, Medline Plusthe US National Library of Medicine, noted that Foods high in purine include liver, anchovies, mackerel, dried beans and peas, and beer. Therefore, it is better to avoid the consumption of these foods.
Likewise, the Grupo Sanitas de España indicated that age and sex are also risk factors for elevated uric acid, since men under 65 have a four times greater risk than women of suffering hyperuricemia, although this it equals entering the woman in the stage of menopause.
Similarly, excessive physical exercise and being overweight can favor hyperuricemia, which is medically called when uric acid levels in the blood are high.
Along the same lines, the non-profit entity indicated that other causes of a high level of uric acid in the blood include the following:
- Diuretics (diuretics for water retention).
- Genetics (inherited traits).
- High blood pressure (hypertension).
- Immunosuppressive drugs.
- Renal problems.
- Leukemia.
- Metabolic syndrome.
- Niacin (vitamin B-3).
- Obesity.
- Polycythemia vera.
- Psoriasis.
- Tumor lysis syndrome: a rapid release of cells into the blood caused by some types of cancer or by chemotherapy for those types of cancer.
“Most of the uric acid dissolves in the blood and travels to the kidneys. From there it comes out through the urine, but if the body produces too much uric acid or does not eliminate it in sufficient quantities, the person can get sick, ”explained the United States Library on its website.
In fact, a test can determine the uric acid values and according to, Medline Plus, normal values are between 3.5 and 7.2 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL).
However, the test is performed if the person:
1. You have gout symptoms: Symptoms usually occur in one joint at a time, and commonly the big toe is most affected, but the other toes, ankle, or knee may also present with symptoms, including:
- Intense pain.
- Swelling.
- reddish skin
- warm feeling
2. Had or is undergoing certain cancer treatments.
3. You have symptoms of kidney stones, including:
- Sharp pain in your lower abdomen, side, groin, or back.
- Blood in the urine.
- Frequent need to urinate.
- Not being able to urinate at all or urinate only a little.
- Pain when urinating.
- Cloudy or foul-smelling urine.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Fever and chills.
In addition, it should be noted that Currently, uric acid is considered a cardiovascular risk factor by itself, since it causes a decrease in nitric oxide, which is essential to maintain the elasticity of blood vessels and for the absorption of glucose by the body. This can have different consequences: cause high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and arteriosclerosis, according to Grupo Sanitas de España.
Similarly, it is worth noting that, according to Mayo Clinicone in five people have a high uric acid level
In any case, the information given above is in no way a substitute for medical advice and, therefore, the first thing to do is consult a health expert, so that they can guide the process and indicate what is most appropriate. for each person.
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