Can high uric acid cause joint pain?
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Hello, I am a 28 years old female. My mother was suffering from chronic joint pain. She has pain in her knees. Last month she was not even able to walk, so we visited a doctor. Doctor asked us to take some tests. Tests reports showed high levels of uric acid. Doctors prescribed us medicines and asked us to take some precautions. After taking medicine she felt better. Was it because of the increase in uric acid levels?
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@deepti Hello, YesUric acid is a waste product found in the blood. It’s created when the body breaks down chemicals called purines. Most uric acid dissolves in the blood pass through the kidneys and leaves the body in urine. Food and drinks high in purines also increase the level of uric acid. If too much uric acid stays in the body, a condition called hyperuricemia will occur. Hyperuricemia can cause crystals of uric acid (or urate) to form. These crystals can settle in the joints and cause gout, a form of arthritis that can be very painful. If untreated, high uric acid levels may eventually lead to permanent bone, joint, and tissue damage, kidney disease, and heart disease. A high uric acid level can be managed and flares in the joint pain controlled and stopped with a long-term program of disease management. The doctor can prescribe medications that dissolve the deposits of uric acid crystals and a change in diet and lifestyle can also improve your condition.