Prostate Restored
Prostate Restored
Photo: Marta Dzedyshko
Certain foods contain purines, which create uric acid when the body breaks them down. Eating a diet that is too rich in purines can cause uric acid to build up in the blood.
The early hospitals were primarily almshouses, one of the first of which was established by English Quaker leader and colonist William Penn in...
Read More »
For a long, healthy life, the six key lifestyle behaviors are getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet, being physically active, maintaining a...
Read More »Uric acid is a waste product in the body. Sometimes, uric acid can build up in the joints and tissues, causing a range of health problems. These include gout, a form of arthritis. In this article, we list the typical low, normal, and high levels of uric acid for males and females. We also explain what health conditions a person may develop from having high or low levels. Uric acid levels in males and females Share on Pinterest Julieanne Birch/Getty Images Having some uric acid in the blood is normal. However, if uric acid levels go above or below a healthy range, this can result in health problems. High uric acid levels can increase the risk of gout. It is unusual to have low uric acid levels, but it is possible if a person passes too much uric acid out of their body as waste. The following table gives low, normal, and high levels of uric acid in the blood. All amounts are in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl). Uric acid level Males Females Low below 2.5 mg/dl below 1.5 mg/dl Normal 2.5–7.0 mg/dl 1.5–6.0 mg/dl High above 7.0 mg/dl above 6.0 mg/dl How uric acid can build up in the body Purines are chemical substances that occur naturally in the body and in some foods. When the body breaks down purines, this creates uric acid as a waste product. The kidneys filter it from the blood and pass it out of the body in the urine. However, uric acid can sometimes build up in the blood. The medical term for this is hyperuricemia. It can occur if the body produces too much uric acid or does not get rid of enough of it. Too much uric acid in the blood can lead to crystals forming in the joints and tissues, which may cause inflammation and gout symptoms. Related medical conditions Some medical conditions and treatments are also associated with high uric acid levels, particularly gout, cancer treatment, and kidney disease. Gout Gout is a form of arthritis . The symptoms come and go, usually affecting just one joint. In people with this condition, uric acid builds up in the joints and tissues, causing pain, swelling, and discoloration. Gout most commonly affects the toe joints, ankles, and knees. Cancer treatment When cells die, they release purines. These release uric acid into the blood when the body breaks them down. Some cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, can cause cells in the body to die. Uric acid testing may be part of medical care for a person who has cancer. Kidney disease The kidneys filter waste from the blood, including uric acid. Kidney disease damages the kidneys and stops them from working normally. When this happens, waste products that include uric acid can build up in the blood. Fanconi syndrome Having low uric acid levels is rare. The most prevalent medical condition causing low uric acid levels is Fanconi syndrome, a rare kidney disease. In people with this condition, the kidneys cannot absorb certain nutrients into the body. Fanconi syndrome can cause a lack of energy, dehydration, and problems with the bones. A person with this condition will have low uric acid levels because too much of this substance is passing out of the body in the urine.
When taken by mouth: Onion is LIKELY SAFE when taken by mouth in amounts commonly found in food. Onion extract is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people...
Read More »
In theory, prostate cancer cells can spread anywhere in the body. In practice, though, prostate cancer metastasis occurs most often in the lymph...
Read More »Diagnosis A uric acid test measures the amount of uric acid in the blood or urine. A person may need the test if they have gout symptoms or kidney stones or are undergoing cancer treatment. The test does not carry any risks. A healthcare professional may take a small sample of blood with a needle or ask the person to collect their urine over a 24-hour period. Laboratory technicians will then test the sample for uric acid levels. Doctors may sometimes also perform a joint aspiration, in which they use a needle and syringe to remove a small amount of fluid from the swollen joint. The presence of uric acid crystals in the fluid indicates gout. If the doctor needs more information to diagnose health problems linked to uric acid levels, they may do a physical examination and ask questions about the person’s medical history and current symptoms. Sometimes, a person will have high uric acid levels but no symptoms of a medical condition. They are unlikely to need treatment unless they develop symptoms. Treatment of high and low levels Certain foods contain purines, which create uric acid when the body breaks them down. Eating a diet that is too rich in purines can cause uric acid to build up in the blood. It is not possible to avoid purines completely because small amounts are present in many foods. However, a person can follow a low purine diet and take other steps to help lower purine levels. Foods that include moderate or high levels of purines include: alcohol
Each parent will pass one copy of their eye color gene to their child. In this case, the mom will always pass B and the dad will always pass b....
Read More »
About 80 percent of the time prostate cancer cells metastasize, or spread, they will spread to bones, such as the hip, spine, and pelvis bones. It...
Read More »
Avocados are rich in beta-sitosterol, a plant sterol thought to reduce symptoms associated with BPH. Some men taking beta-sitosterol supplements...
Read More »
From a logical perspective, nuts are an excellent source of high quality lipids which should automatically translate into high serum testosterone...
Read More »
Here are 3 vegetable juices you can include in your high blood pressure diet: Beetroot Juice. Beetroot is rich in nitrates. Nitrates help relax...
Read More »
One study in 45 men and women with overactive bladders found that 10 grams of pumpkin seed extract daily improved urinary function ( 15 ). Summary...
Read More »
Promotion
Promotion
Promotion