🧪 Uric acid
Uric acid (Uric acid) is a natural waste substance made when your body breaks down purines (found in many foods and also in your own cells).
Normally, it dissolves in blood and is removed through the kidneys in urine.
⚠️ What happens if it is high?
When uric acid builds up in the blood (hyperuricemia), it can form crystals in joints and tissues.
This can cause:
🦶 Gout
Gout
- Sudden severe joint pain (often big toe)
- Swelling, redness, heat
- Painful movement
🍽️ Causes of high uric acid
- Eating too much red meat or organ meat
- Seafood (sardines, shellfish)
- Sugary drinks (especially fructose)
- Alcohol
- Being overweight
- Kidney not removing uric acid properly
- Genetics
🥗 Foods that help lower uric acid
- Plenty of water 💧
- Low-fat dairy (milk, yogurt)
- Fruits (especially cherries, citrus)
- Vegetables
- Whole grains
🚫 Foods to limit
- Liver, kidney (organ meats)
- Red meat in excess
- Fried fast food
- Soft drinks / sweet juices
- Alcohol (especially beer)
💊 Treatment (if needed)
Doctors may use:
- Allopurinol
- Febuxostat
- Pain relievers during attacks
🧠 Bottom line
Uric acid is normal, but too much can cause gout and painful joint inflammation. Diet, hydration, and sometimes medication help control it.
If you want, I can tell you:
👉 normal uric acid levels (lab ranges)
👉 or a simple diet plan to reduce it in Pakistan 👍
