Uric acid

Understanding

Uric acid or in medical language known as gout is a medical condition where there is a disturbance of uric acid metabolism in the body. As a result there is an increase in uric acid levels in the body. Excessive uric acid crystals will accumulate in the body tissues and cause inflammation (inflammation) in the joints (arthritis).
Chronic gout (long-term) can cause a buildup of uric acid both in and around the joints. Ultimately this can decrease kidney function to form kidney stones.

 

Diagnosis

The process of diagnosis of uric acid (gout) dialkukan dialkukan through gathering information about the complaints felt by the sufferer. Further examination can be done by looking at the fluid that is around the joint (synovial fluid). The purpose of this examination is to discover the presence of uric acid crystals.
Other checks that can be done is a blood test and urine examination. Through this examination can be ascertained if there is increased uric acid and uric acid crystals.
The criteria for suspecting the presence of uric acid is the emergence of rapid pain and joint inflammation. This inflammation can move from one joint to another, especially in the big toe joints. Pain complaints usually disappear after an attack.

 

Symptoms

Early symptoms of uric acid (gout), which is generally felt by the sufferer, heat, redness and swelling of the joints that occur suddenly. The joints that are often attacked are small joints such as the big toe. Some other joints that can be affected are the ankles, knees, wrists, fingers, and elbows.
In acute attacks of people with gout can cause fever and severe pain in the joints that usually lasts for hours until the day. Over time, gout attacks will occur more often and longer.
Uric acid crystals can form tophi (hard but painless lumps around joints) outside the joints. Tophi is often found around the fingers as well as at the tips of the elbows and around the big toes. It can also be found in the earlobes, tendon achiles (the back area of ​​the ankle), and the vocal cords (very rare).

 

Treatment

Gout acid / gout can not be cured. However, this condition can be controlled by treatment. Perceived gout sufferers will usually disappear within 24 hours after starting treatment.
Uric acid is generally treated with anti-inflammatory drugs of the NSAIDs-like ibuprofen or naproxen. These medications are generally given to treat severe and sudden attacks to reduce inflammation and pain.
For gout sufferers who can not use NSAIDs will be given corticosteroids, steroids that work to reduce inflammation. Steroids can be injected (injected) directly on the affected joint or taken in pill form. This drug is not used at the time of an acute attack but is used to control the levels of uric acid.

 

Prevention

The way you can do to prevent gout / gout is to make changes hdup style becomes healthier. You can increase your consumption of foods with balanced nutrition and high fiber. Remember to consume enough water and exercise diligently.

 

Cause

Uric acid / gout is a waste substance formed by the body when the body metabolizes a substance called purine. Purines can be found in some foods and beverages - like in alcohol, liver, meat, and seafood.
Gout disease arises when uric acid in the body accumulate and difficult to be issued by the body. When your body produces too much uric acid, the next thing that will happen is the buildup that forms uric acid crystals. Stacking can occur around the joints and kidneys.
Some of the risk factors for gout are:

• Obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes
• Has a history of gout in the family
• Kidney disorders
• Eating foods high in uric acid such as red meat and seafood
• Consume too much alcohol

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