The definition of uric acid is a purine metabolism substances originating from the food we eat. This is also a byproduct from the breakdown of cells in the blood.Purines itself is a substance contained in any food that comes from living bodies. In other words, there are living things in the body of this purine substances, and because we eat living things, hence the move to the purine substances in our body. Various vegetables and fruits are also purine. Purine also resulted from the destruction of body cells which occur normally or because of certain diseases.
Normally, uric acid will be released in the body through the stool (feces) and urine, but because the kidneys are unable to remove uric acid that is causing increased levels in the body. Another thing that can increase uric acid levels is that we consume too much food that contains many purine. Excess uric acid will then be collected at the joints, causing pain or swelling.
Patients with gout after undergoing appropriate treatment can be treated so that the levels of uric acid in the body back to normal. But because there is a potential buildup in the body of uric acid, it is recommended that control the food consumed in order to avoid food that contains a lot of purines.
Symptoms of Uric Acid :
* pins and rheumatic pain
* Pain, especially at night or early morning when I wake up
* Joints gout affected by visible swelling, redness, heat and tremendous pain on the night and morning.
