Uric acid in the blood is increased, what does it mean?

The human body is a very complex and unique biosystem. Each element of this system is practically indispensable and vital for a normal human existence. All organs of the human body have their function and perform several functions simultaneously. And the kidneys are no exception.

Kidneys are a paired organ responsible for purifying the blood with the subsequent isolation of all unnecessary substances from it. These unnecessary substances form the primary urine, which is produced in the human body in abundant amounts, 15-20 liters per day. Later this primary urine is treated, re-filtered, and the volume of concentrated urine is usually up to 2 liters per day.

Failures in the functioning of the kidneys begin in early childhood, with such common diseases as angina, acute respiratory disease, influenza, etc. This is because with the disease of the respiratory tract, a certain number of microbes along with the dead cells of the mucosa enter the kidneys, thereby provoking the onset of the inflammation of the kidneys. And if their functioning is disturbed, the entire system of urination is disrupted, and harmful substances that must be eliminated from the body accumulate in the kidneys, resulting in increased uric acid in the blood. And if the kidneys do not function properly, how will the blood be filtered? This is where the whole problem begins.

In the body there are substances such as uric acids - crystals, which are synthesized in the liver and are contained in certain doses in the blood. Their main function is to remove excess nitrogen from the body. If there is a failure in the functioning of the kidneys, it means that uric acid in the blood is increased, as a result of which the body can not withdraw it, and the acid begins to accumulate in excess. And in fact excess uric acid along with excess nitrogen should be excreted through the urinary system, and primarily through the kidneys.

When uric acid is increased, the body begins to malfunction in other systems, because the blood circulates throughout the body. And since uric acid and excess nitrogen are not removed from the body, it causes diseases such as gout - one of the types of arthritis, which is most often manifested in men. Symptoms of gout:

• Sudden reddening and swelling of the big toe;
• Defeat of the joints of the foot;
• Pain in joints, even from touching them.

Why do legs suffer if uric acid in the blood is increased? Just the temperature of different parts of the body depends on how far they are removed from the heart. Consequently, the legs are the coldest part of the body, and here the most favorable conditions for the crystallization of uric acid.

Usually gout is a consequence of the abuse of foods that are saturated with proteins, as well as coffee and alcohol, especially beer. It was not for nothing that before it was called a disease of aristocrats, because in former times only well-off people could afford to be full.

What if uric acid in the blood is increased? First of all, of course, you need to contact specialists. The doctor will first check to see if the uric acid level in the blood exceeds the norm, the treatment will begin with certain drugs designed to reduce the concentration of this substance.

Try to adhere to proper nutrition, eat more plant foods. This, at least, will prevent the growth of uric acid concentrations in your body.

If you notice something wrong with your health, if your joints hurt, your finger swells up on your leg, and your urine turns red, immediately go to the hospital. If you run the disease, and especially gout, it can go into a chronic form and even become hereditary.