Question 1

whats uric acid?

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Metabolis by-product: Uric acid is formed in the process of metabolism of proteins by the body.  It can also form with high cellular turnover in persons undergoing chemotherapy or treatment for cancer.  Uric acid can get to high levels and precipitate out in the body in joints, soft tissues and in the kidneys to give "gout".  Medications, diet, hydration are the treatments.

Question 2

what is uric acid?

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Protein Waste: Uric acid is a normal byproduct of proteins & other biological molecules. If there is too much uric acid in your body, it can accumulate crystals in your joints & cause a type of arthritis called "gout." your doctor can measure the uric acid in your blood or take a sample from your joints to determine if you have gout. Medications & dietary changes can help decrease your uric acid level.

Question 3

hotdog good for uric acid?

Accepted Answer

No!: Contains purines which increase uric acid.

Question 4

my uric acid is very high 9.

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How do you FEEL?: This is above the top of the reference range, but not outrageously high.  Most folks with somewhat high uric acid never get gout or any other troubles from it. Especially, i'd warn you against seeking to take medication to treat a high lab value. Your physician can guide you here. I.

Question 5

how can i lower my uric acid ?

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Studies suggest!: Dietary changes do not yield major results. If your uric acid is too high, cutting alcohol and organ meats will help, but you should be on generic Allopurinol or uloric to take your level below 6 mg /dl! uric acid not only causes gout, kidney stones, but can damage the kidneys! your profile suggests you have metabolic syndrome, heading for type 2 diabetes, beware!

Question 6

does crabmeat cause uric acid?

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Yes: Crabmeat has purines which are metabolized to uric acid. However, diet has little effect on serum uric acid levels despite what some doctors on this site believe.

Question 7

how do i control high uric acid?

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High uric acid: Ask your your doctor for a low purine diet.  Medications like allopurinol can help. You only need to treat it if you have Gout or uric acid kidney stones

Question 8

how do i lower uric acid levels?

Accepted Answer

Uric acid: Whether or not you need to lower your uric acid level depends on whether it is causing problems.  The main issue with a high uric acid level is the possibility of having gout attacks.  If you are not having negative effects from the elevated uric acid then it is called "asymptomatic hyperuricaemia" and it is generally not felt to be necessary to treat it.  Follow-up with your doctor to discuss.

Question 9

how to reduce my uric acid level?

Accepted Answer

Red meats: Eliminate red meats, eat a fiber rich diet, kep exercising. Your doctor can also prescribe medicines for this.

Question 10

why do our bodies make uric acid?

Accepted Answer

Normal event: Uric acid is a natural metabolic product purines, part of protein. As proteins are broken down, the purines are metabolized and uric acid is the major product

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