What is safe level of Uric acid level in blood?

Question

I have 6.3% in blood in spite of medication like Zyloric 2 times a day. What will be the adverse effect if the level goes further? How to reduce the level further?

Answer 1

High levels of uric acid in the blood can build up in the body. This can cause gout. If gout remains untreated, uric acid crystals can build up in the joints forming hard deposits called tophi. High levels of uric acid may also cause kidney stones or kidney failure.

If your level is 6.3, that is okay as long as you stay below 7
To bring the level down you must:
Avoid alcohol
Maintain a healthy weight
Lose weight if you're overweight
Avoiding foods high in purines. (hearts, herring, mussels, yeast, smelt, sardines)
Discontine use of medications that may be causing elevated uric acid levels

Answer 2

Safe Uric Acid Levels

Answer 3

1

Answer 4

2

Answer 5

It depends on if you're a man, woman or child. Here's a link with those levels:
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/Uric-Acid-in-Blood?page=2

If it's still high you could get kidney stones or gout. Here's an article about it on WebMd.com:
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/Uric-Acid-in-Blood

I don't know how to lower it so you should ask your physician about that.

Answer 6

You will suffer from diseases like arthritis if the uric acid level goes beyond a point.

Answer 7

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A low purine diet Will help those suffering from gout avoid attacks. Here is a list of some of the foods that are high in purines. These foods have the highest concentration of purines and should therefore be avoided by people that are prone to or are already suffering from gout. Beef, Pork, Bacon, Lamb, Seafood, Foods that are made with yeast like beer or bread, Alcoholic beverages These foods, while high in purine levels that can aggravate the symptoms of gout can be had occasionally by those who usually follow a low purine diet. Asparagus, Cauliflower, Mushrooms, Peas, Spinach, Whole grain breads and cereals, White poultry meats, like chicken, duck or turkey, Kidney and lima beans. The following foods are safe to eat in a low purine diet; however these should not be the only food you eat. Green vegetables and tomatoes, Fruits and fruit juices, Breads that do not use yeast (may be found in the kosher section or a health food store), Nuts, Milk and milk products such as butter and cheese, Chocolate, Coffee and tea. food to AVOID when you have gout : all meat, esparragus, coliflower, spinach, fish especially oily fish like anchovies and shell fish, alcohol, oats, legumes, sugary food. You CAN eat: dairy products, eggs, potato, pasta, all vegatales but the above, rice, fruit (limit to 2 portions a day). An infusion of rosemary tea is very soothing. (1 litre a day) 1. Lemon Juice Gout is a build up of too much acid in the body. Therefore the body's pH level must be neutralized by adding alkaline to the body. This is best achieved by drinking the juice of a fresh lemon. Lemons are 20% acid, 80% alkaline. I just take the juice of a whole lemon, mix it with warm water in a tumbler and down it through a straw. Doing this first thing in the morning on a empty stomach also helps cleanse the kidneys which is linked to other gout related problems. 2. Cherries Prior to taking lemon juice every day, if I felt a gout attack coming on, I would go and buy a kilo of cherries and gradually munch on them for a few hours. Cherries are a natural anti-inflammatory. 3. Diet and Exercise While the first two points are excellent treatments, a healthy balanced diet and exercising 3 times a week for 45 minutes is core to preventing gout from occurring in the first place. Fad diets are rubbish. Dieting is pretty simple. It's pretty obvious what's healthy and not: Things that grow out the ground and that are natural = good. Things in colourful packets with loads of e-numbers and weird looking animations promoting them = bad. Moderation is the key. High Purine Foods that should be avoided: Beer, anchovies, organ meat (brains, kidney, liver, sweetbreads), game meats, gravies, yeast, meat extracts, sardines, herring, mackerel, scallops. Medium Purine Foods that may be eaten in Moderation: Fresh and saltwater fish, shellfish, eel, meat, poultry, meat soups and broth, asparagus , mushrooms, cauliflower, spinach, legumes, oatmeal, bran, wheat germ, whole-grain breads and cereals, eggs. Low Purine Foods eat as much as you like (within reason): Breads and cereals (low-fiber, white flour, or refined grain types), nuts, peanut butter. Vegetables not high in purines, soups - cream style or vegetable without meat extract, coffee, tea, fruit juices, soft drinks, gelatin, sugar, low fat cheeses. Foods That are reputed to help relieve the symptoms of gout. Cherry juice or strawberries are said to be helpful. Some chemicals contained in dark berries may help reduce the inflammation and lower the uric acid. Oily fish like salmon, or fatty acids in flax seed or olive oil or nuts may reduce inflammation too. replacing meat with tofu (from soybeans) instead of meat could also be helpful. Some have found relief with OPC3 antioxidant supplement. A balanced diet for gout sufferers includes foods that are high in complex carbohydrates, low in protein and low in fat. Gout is a disease caused by an excessive amount of uric acid. Now, uric acid is produced by the catabolism of nucleotides that usually exist in cells. So, any food that has cells (animal cells) can make gout worse, like meat, eggs,.... etc Foods that can lead to uric acid and gout are: anchovies, sardines, herring, mushrooms, gravies, organ meats, and other purine rich foods. Alcohol, especially beer, and coffee should also be avoided.

Answer 8

Normal values fall between 3.0 and 7.0 mg. Could led to:
alcoholism
diabetes
gout
hypoparathyroidism
lead poisoning
leukemia
nephrolithiasis
polycythemia vera
renal failure
toxemia of pregnancy

Answer 9

Try this website:
http://www.goutpal.com/
Good luck.

Answer 10

Uric Acid in Blood

The blood uric acid test measures the amount of uric acid in a blood sample. Uric acid is produced from the breakdown of your body's cells and from the food you eat.

Most of the uric acid is filtered out by the kidneys and passes out of the body in urine; the rest passes out of the body in stool. However, if too much uric acid is being produced or if the kidneys are not able to remove it from the blood normally, the level of uric acid in the blood increases.

High levels of uric acid in the blood can build up in the body. This can cause a painful condition called gout. If gout remains untreated, uric acid crystals can build up in the joints and nearby tissues, forming hard deposits called tophi. High levels of uric acid may also cause kidney stones or kidney failure.
Why It Is Done

A uric acid blood test is done to:

* Help diagnose gout.
* Check to see if kidney stones may be caused by high uric acid levels in the body.
* Check to see if medicine that increases or decreases uric acid levels is working.
* Check uric acid levels in people who are taking chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

How To Prepare

You do not need to do anything before you have this test.

Some medicines can change the results of this test. Be sure to tell your doctor about all the nonprescription and prescription medicines you take.

Talk to your doctor about any concerns you have regarding the need for the test, its risks, how it will be done, or what the results may indicate. To help you understand the importance of this test, fill out the medical test information form(What is a PDF document?).
How It Is Done

The health professional who takes a sample of your blood will:

* Wrap an elastic band around your upper arm to stop the flow of blood. This makes the veins below the band larger so it is easier to put a needle into the vein.
* Clean the needle site with alcohol.
* Put the needle into the vein. More than one needle stick may be needed.
* Attach a tube to the needle to fill it with blood.
* Remove the band from your arm when enough blood is collected.
* Put a gauze pad or cotton ball over the needle site as the needle is removed.
* Put pressure on the site and then put on a bandage.

How It Feels

The blood sample is taken from a vein in your arm. An elastic band is wrapped around your upper arm. It may feel tight. You may feel nothing at all from the needle, or you may feel a quick sting or pinch.
Risks

There is very little chance of a problem from having a blood sample taken from a vein.

* You may get a small bruise at the site. You can lower the chance of bruising by keeping pressure on the site for several minutes.
* In rare case, the vein may become swollen after the blood sample is taken. This problem is called phlebitis. A warm compress can be used several times a day to treat this.
* Ongoing bleeding can be a problem for people with bleeding disorders. Aspirin, warfarin (Coumadin), and other blood-thinning medicines can make bleeding more likely. If you have bleeding or clotting problems, or if you take blood-thinning medicine, tell your doctor before your blood sample is taken.

Results

The blood uric acid test measures the amount of uric acid in a blood sample.
Normal

Normal values of blood uric acid may vary from lab to lab. Results are usually ready within 1 to 2 days.
Uric acid in blood

Men:


3.4–7.0 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)


200–420 micromoles per liter (µmol/L)

Women:


2.4–6.0 mg/dL


140–360 µmol/L

Children:


2.5–5.5 mg/dL


120–330 µmol/L



Many conditions can change uric acid levels. Your doctor will talk with you about any abnormal results that may be related to your symptoms and medical history.
High values

High uric acid values may be caused by:

* Individual differences in the way your body uses or gets rid of uric acid.
* Diseases, such as:
o Kidney disease or kidney damage.
o The increased breakdown of body cells that occurs with some types of cancer (including leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma) or cancer treatments, hemolytic anemia, sickle cell anemia, or heart failure.
o Other disorders, such as alcohol dependence, preeclampsia, liver disease (cirrhosis), lipid disorders, obesity, psoriasis, hypothyroidism, and low blood levels of parathyroid hormone.
o Starvation, malnutrition, or lead poisoning.
o A rare inherited gene disorder called Lesch-Nyhan syndrome.
* Medicines, such as some diuretics, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), aspirin, phenylbutazone, probenecid (such as Benemid and Probalan), and some medicines used to treat leukemia, lymphoma, or tuberculosis.

Low values

Low uric acid values may be caused by:

* Severe liver disease, heavy metal poisoning, Wilson's disease, or some types of cancer.
* The syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH), a condition that causes large amounts of fluid to build up in the body.
* Not eating enough protein.
* Taking too much aspirin.

What Affects the Test

* Some medicines may increase the level of uric acid in the blood. These include diuretics, theophylline (such as Theo-Dur, Theo-X, and Theochron), aspirin, and some medicines used to treat tuberculosis.
* The vitamin niacin, high doses of vitamin C, caffeine, and a substance found in chocolate and tea (theobromine) can cause uric acid levels to be inaccurately high.
* Excessive use of alcohol, starvation, a high-protein diet, stress, or strenuous exercise can raise the level of uric acid in the blood.
* Some medicines may decrease the level of uric acid in the blood. These include aspirin, probenecid (such as Benemid and Probalan), and allopurinol (such as Aloprim and Zyloprim).

What To Think About

* Having a high uric acid level does not mean that you have gout. If your uric acid level is high and you do not have any other symptoms, you will not need to take any medicine to decrease your uric acid level.
* A high level of uric acid in the blood does not always mean that a person with a painful joint has gout. Testing the fluid taken from an affected joint for the presence of uric acid crystals is the only sure method to diagnose gout. For more information, see the medical test Joint Fluid Analysis.
* If you have kidney disease or have had a problem with kidney stones, your doctor may start treatment with a medicine, such as allopurinol or probenecid, even if your uric acid levels are not too high.
* Uric acid may also be measured in urine. If your blood uric acid level is high, a 24-hour urine collection may help determine whether your body is producing too much uric acid or your kidneys are not getting rid of enough of it. For more information, see the medical test Uric Acid in Urine.
* Uric acid blood levels vary from day to day. The level is usually higher in the morning and lower in the evening.
* Blood uric acid levels that increase during pregnancy, even if the levels remain within the normal range, may help diagnose preeclampsia.