REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — It seems that drinking water can affect levels gout in the body significantly. According to studies, less drink water can trigger high uric acid in the body.
“Poor water intake is related to high uric acid in the body,” he explained HealthHatchas reported IndianExpress last weekend.
In general, uric acid is a natural waste produced by the body when digesting various drinks and foods. Under normal conditions, uric acid will dissolve in the blood and be excreted by the kidneys through the urine.
But there are times, the body produces excessive uric acid or the kidneys don’t function optimally. A variety of conditions can cause uric acid levels in the body is high. This condition is known as hyperuricemia.
“Long-term hyperuricemia can lead to gout, painful arthritis, or kidney stones,” said Avanish Arora, senior consultant robotic urologist from Nanavati Max Super Specialty Hospital.
People with hyperuricemia or high uric acid levels are advised to reduce foods high in purines. But besides that, they are also encouraged to increase their intake of water.
Dr. Arora said, adequate intake of water can dissolve uric acid in the blood. In addition, good hydration helps kidney function which is healthy and helps the process of eliminating uric acid from the body.
The same thing was also expressed by Dr. Urman Dhruv from HCG Hospitals. According to Dr. Dhruv, adequate water intake can reduce the risk of uric acid crystals forming in the body. In addition, good hydration can prevent the re-absorption of uric acid in the kidneys, thereby allowing more uric acid to be wasted from the body.
“Good hydration also supports kidney function, ensuring that the process of filtration and removal of uric acid from the bloodstream runs optimally,” said Dr. Dhruv.
Dr. Santosh Pandey from the Rejua Energy Center said that adequate water intake helps the kidneys get rid of uric acid more quickly. In addition, adequate water intake can also help get rid of small kidney stone crystals. That way, there is no chance for uric acid crystals to grow and cause kidney stones.
However, it should be noted that excessive consumption of water cannot normalize uric acid levels in people who have certain health problems or susceptibility to gout from the start. In addition, high uric acid will not always develop into gout.
In addition, Dr. Dhruv said high uric acid that does not cause symptoms usually does not require therapy. Therapy is usually only needed when uric acid levels are above 10 mg in women or above 11 mg in men. Apart from that, people who have concerns about their uric acid levels should consult a doctor to get input according to their individual conditions.
2023-07-09 23:48:01
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