URIC ACID

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 DISCUSSION

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1 Caused of Uric Acid Sign and Symptoms of
Definition of Uric Acid Uric Acid

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Uric Acid Uric Acid
Prevention Treatment
 URIC ACID

Uric Acid is a condition that can cause unbearable

pain, swelling, and burning sensation in the
joint area. All joints in the body are at risk for
uric acid, but the joints most commonly
affected are the fingers, knees, ankles, and toes.
 CAUSED OF URIC ACID
 Uric acid accumulation in joints
 Genetic factors such as disorders of purine metabolism that cause
excessive uric acid
 Certain ethnic groups and races
 Obesity
 Congenital abnormalities
 Due to excessive alcohol consumption
 Stress, strict diet, joint injury, excessive exercise.  
 Sign and Symptoms of Uric Acid

SIGN : SYMPTOMS :

 Intense pain.  the joint feeling hot and very tender, to

 Redness. the point of being unable to bear
 Stiffness. anything touching it.
 Swelling.
 Tenderness, even to light touch, such  swelling in and around the affected
as from a bedsheet. joint.
 Warmth, or a feeling like the joint is
“on fire.”  red, shiny skin over the affected joint.

 peeling, itchy and flaky skin as the

swelling goes down.
Uric Acid Prevention

 Limit high-purine foods

 Exercise routine
 Avoid obesity and maintain ideal body weight
 Drink enough water every day
 Don't take any drugs
 Avoid alcohol and sugary drinks
Uric Acid Treatment

 Consume foods rich in vitamin C

 Drink more water
 Cold compress to the affected joint
 Reduce stress
 Elevate the affected joint.
 Drink coffee
 Drink lemon water.
 Limiting alcohol intake
 Avoid high-purine meats
 Eat apples
 Consumption of bananas
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