When the body produces too much or cannot eliminate uric acid, the concentration of this substance will increase in the blood and body fluids. Over time, urate crystals accumulate in the joints, causing gout - manifested by symptoms such as swelling, redness, heat, pain and fever in the joints.
People with high uric acid levels need to understand that uric acid is a natural metabolic product of the body, of which about 20% comes from food. Therefore, a reasonable diet is a key factor in controlling the disease.
In daily life, you should limit foods high in purines such as mushrooms, fatty meat, animal organs. At the same time, avoid beer, thick broth, soft drinks and thick fruit juices, as they can increase uric acid production, causing gout attacks.
Another important habit is to drink enough water every day, about 2,000-2,500 ml, which helps increase urine output and supports the excretion of uric acid from the body. However, the water should be water or boiled water to cool, not replace it with soft drinks, tea or fruit juice. This method is both simple and effective in reducing uric acid.
To dissolve urate crystals and prevent gout from progressing, patients need to control three factors: diet, limit harmful drinks and drink enough water every day. Maintaining this will help reduce the risk of tophi seed formation, joint deformities and protect long-term health.
