You need to know the characteristics of uric acid at a young age so that it can be detected early. Photos/Illustrations/Freepik
JAKARTA – Features gout at a young age you need to know so that it can be detected early. Moreover, the lifestyle of the millennial generation, which tends to get worse, does not rule out the possibility that this disease can strike at a young age.
So, what are the characteristics of uric acid at a young age? The following are among them, reported from several sources, Sunday (16/7/2023).
4 Characteristics of Uric Acid at a Young Age
1. Pain in several parts of the joint
Some people at a young age will generally feel some symptoms in the form of pain in one or several parts of the joint. Starting from the big toe, knee, or ankle.
This pain does not occur all the time. In most cases, joint pain starts in the morning. The pain you feel will get worse during the first 4-12 hours.
Even after the pain is gone, there are still residues left behind, such as an uncomfortable sensation in the joint area.
2. Swelling in the joints
Sometimes, this part not only causes pain, but also becomes swollen. This is due to crystallization in the joint area due to too high uric acid levels. The crystals formed are generally small.
However, these crystals have sharp and hard edges that can potentially injure those around them. Usually, these joint attacks go away within a few days, but they can come back from time to time.
3. Heat in the joint area
Uric acid that is too high sometimes causes inflammation which triggers a burning feeling in the joint area. This characteristic should not be taken lightly because it can have a serious impact on the health of the body.
2023-07-16 03:35:36
#characteristics #gout #young #age #number #granted
