Uric Acid
Symptoms
- Stiffness in the body
- Localized pain and redness
- Inflammation in joints
- Discomfort
- Arthritis
- Difficulty in normal movement
Uric Acid - Overview
Uric Acid (यूरिक एसिड ) Meaning
Uric acid is a byproduct of the natural breakdown of our body's cells and from the food we eat. It is very important to remove this ‘toxin’ out through urine or pass it to the intestine to regulate a ‘normal’ level in the body. Normally, the Uric Acid levels should be or below 6.0 mg/dL. The high Uric Acid level in blood stream is a toxic condition (Hyperuricemia), in which, crystals of excess uric acid gets deposited in the joints and other tissues, that causes pain and inflammation. Having a high level of uric acid in the blood is a precursor to high blood pressure and increases the risk of heart disease.
Uric Acid Level Chart
Here are the ranges you are likely to see when you are tested for Uric Acid level :
|
People Group |
Uric Acid Normal Range |
|
Men |
3.1-7.0 mg/dL |
|
Women |
2.4-6.0 mg/dL |
|
Children |
2.0-5.5 mg/dL |
Monitoring Uric acid level is as important as monitoring your cholesterol level.
Causes of Uric Acid Level
Increases level of Uric acid is may be due to increase in cell death rate, poor excretion by the kidney and excessive intake of dietary protein. Fasting or rapid weight loss, chemotherapy or other medication, high exposure to pollution and UV radiations and excessive intake of Alcohol are the causes of uric acid.
As the protein level increases in the blood uric acid symptoms start arising. Effects of high uric acid level include metabolic acidosis, lead poisoning, diabetes, leukemia, gout, kidney disease or renal failure, toxemia in pregnancy. Uric acid pain and uric acid level can be reduced by taking below given uric acid remedies and one should also avoid taking high uric acid diet. Uric acid foods include all the foods that are rich in protein.