What can a raised uric acid level do to the body?

What can a raised uric acid level do to the body?Is this to be concerned with, certain dietary supplements are said to raise it according to the news, but is this ok?

nettlewitch
The main problem with raised uric acid is gout. This is where the uric acid forms crystals. Crystals can form in the joints, usually the feet, (very painful), or in the earlobes (not usually a problem), or in the kidneys forming kidney stones.

If your uric acid levels are raised you need to avoid certain foods, especially those high in purines. Purine rich foods are red meat, organ meat, shellfish, yeast (brewers and bakers), herrings, anchovies, mackerel, and alcohol, especially red wines.

Cherries are reputed to help gout sufferers - have a few cherries every day - fresh, tinned or dried cherries.

Increasing fluid intake helps flush uric acid out of the body. Include warm water with a bit of lemon juice in it.

Vahid
If your blood uric acid levels are significantly elevated you may notice an inflammation of a joint (called "gout"), if the uric acid crystals deposit in one of your joints.
You may have kidney problems (caused by formation of kidney stones), or problems with urination
Things you can do about hyperuricemia:

Make sure you tell your doctor, as well as all healthcare providers, about any other medications you are taking (including over-the-counter, vitamins, or herbal remedies).
Remind your doctor or healthcare provider if you have a history of diabetes, liver, kidney, or heart disease.
Follow your healthcare provider's instructions regarding lowering your blood uric acid level and treating your hyperuricemia. If your blood levels are severely elevated, he or she may prescribe medications to lower the uric acid levels to a safe range.
If you have an elevated blood uric acid level, and your healthcare provider thinks that you may be at risk for gout, kidney stones, try to eat a low purine diet. Foods that are high in purine include:
All organ meats (such as liver), meat extracts and gravy
Yeasts, and yeast extracts (such as beer, and alcoholic beverages)
Asparagus, spinach, beans, peas, lentils, oatmeal, cauliflower and mushrooms
Foods that are low in purine include:
Refined cereals - breads, pasta, flour, tapioca, cakes
Milk and milk products, eggs
Lettuce, tomatoes, green vegetables
Cream soups without meat stock
Water, fruit juice, carbonated drinks
Peanut butter, fruits and nuts
Keep well hydrated, drinking 2 to 3 liters of water per day, unless you were told otherwise.
Avoid caffeine and alcohol, as these can contribute to problems with uric acid and hyperuricemia.
Avoid medications, such as thiazide diuretics (hydrochlortiazide), and loop diuretics (such as furosemide or Lasix®). Also, drugs such as niacin, and low doses of aspirin (less than 3 grams per day) can aggravate uric acid levels. Do not take these medications, or aspirin unless a healthcare provider who knows your condition told you.

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