Q: how to reduce high uric acid? i ve 8.6.

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.

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

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.

Q: is milkfish has high content of uric acid?

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

Q: what medications can cause high uric acid?

Water pills.: Diuretics (water pills) are the most common meds that elevate the serum uric acid.

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

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.

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

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 1

is cow tongue high in uric acid?

Accepted Answer

I believe so: Organ meats are high in purines which are contra indicated in patients with gout. People with gout develop a build up of uric acid crystals in their joints - toes for example. That's what causes so much pain.

Question 2

my uric acid is very high 9.

Accepted Answer

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 3

how do i control high uric acid?

Accepted Answer

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 4

what to do when your uric acid high?

Accepted Answer

Uric acid: Uric acid comes from purines made naturally by your body as well as from purines in your diet. Avoid foods high in purines like red meats, organ meats, canned tuna, anchovies, mackerel, sardines, herring, mussels, scallops, shrimp and lobster. Avoid alcohol. Avoid sugar. Eat more plant-based proteins and drink lots of fluids. Choose low-fat or nonfat dairy products. The goa is <6.0 for hx of gout.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

is milkfish has high content of uric acid?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

what medications can cause high uric acid?

Accepted Answer

Water pills.: Diuretics (water pills) are the most common meds that elevate the serum uric acid.

Question 9

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 10

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.

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