Question 1

hotdog good for uric acid?

Accepted Answer

No!: Contains purines which increase uric acid.

Question 2

how to reduce high uric acid? i ve 8.6.

Accepted Answer

Treat the person: Many people with a uric acid of this level and normal kidney function testing have no problems, including no gout. If it not troubling you, consider leaving it alone. Life's too complicated as it is to alter your diet to "treat a number." if your physician has not urged any course of action for you, then consider doing nothing.

Question 3

i have high uric acid... should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Do you have gout? Does it run in your family? If both answers no, then not a lot to worry about unless crazy-high value (that's a medical term). If yes to either or both questions, then should talk to your dr, as can predispose to gout flares / make them worse.

Question 4

is milkfish has high content of uric acid?

Accepted Answer

Uric acid rich: As with most fish, milkfish is rich in uric acid.

Question 5

what causes high uric acid, and how can i remediy it?

Accepted Answer

See details: There are basically 2 causes: your body makes too much uric acid or your kidneys excrete too little. There is no need to do anything about it unless there is a history of gout, kidney stones or significant kidney disease.

Question 6

what causes a high uric acid? whether it can be cured?

Accepted Answer

Several: Some have a deficiency that makes them unable to eliminate enough uric acid.  Others produce too much.  Chemotherapy causing the bursting of blood cells can cause high uric acid.  Uric acid when too high can cause kidney stones and gout attacks.  It is unhealthy for the blood vessels.  A diet low in purines (search web for "gout diet" or "low purine diet") can help.  Meds sometimes are needed.

Question 7

what are the symtoms of high uric acid levels and what might cause them?

Accepted Answer

Uric acid symptoms: Many patients have no symptoms of high uric acid (ua) levels. Once they have a gouty attack, symptoms are readily perceived.  People who drink excessively can make their blood more acidotic which can precipitate gouty attacks. It is best to lower your ua as it is increasing be found to be a cardiovascular risk factor. See a physician to see if there are drugs that can lower your serum ua level.

Question 8

what the remedy of uric acid?

Accepted Answer

Uric acid & gout: High uric acid causes gout. Which is an incredibly painful arthritis. It's caused by high purine diet (sugars, meats, alcohol, etc) & your individual metabolism. You increase your risk w/dehydration (causing crystals to come out). You can lower risk by eating low purine foods but if you have a propensity towards gout, you'll probably need to take medication to lower risk. http://goo.gl/5be8v.

Question 9

does uric acid form from sweat?

Accepted Answer

No: Uric acid is the end result of metabolism of purines. See this site for more information.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003476.htm.

Question 10

does almond increase uric acid?

Accepted Answer

No: Foods that increase uric acid are those which are high in purines.  These include alcohol, red meat, shellfish, many rich foods and sauces.  Almonds are ok.

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