Uric acid cleanses the organs of nitrogenous compounds. It is a sodium s alt that is part of the blood plasma and interstitial fluid. The content of urate s alts in the blood reflects the balance of their synthesis and utilization.
Uric acid, norm for women
Recently, gout, which was previously considered a purely male disease, is increasingly being diagnosed in women.
Uric acid is always present in a he althy body. The norm in the blood in women characterizes its approach to saturation, but with an increase in its percentage composition, urate s alts begin to be deposited in our joints, the subcutaneous layer and on the internal organs, causing the development of gout and arthrosis.
The maximum allowable blood levels in children under 14 years of age are 0.12-0.32 mmol/L.
The norm of uric acid in women and men is different and is allowed from 0.21 to 0.32 in adult men and from 0.18 to 0.38 in women under 60 years old. With age, due to changes in hormonal levels, these figures increase.
After reaching 60 years of normaluric acid levels in the blood of women rise to 0.19-0.43 mmol/L.
Symptoms of high uric acid
In addition to test results, several factors may signal the development of the disease.
Children often suffer from diathesis, which is expressed by red spots on the cheeks. Adults develop plaque and calculus, specific granulomas appear, joints thicken and pain, muscle weakness, and rapid fatigue appear.
Reasons for an increase in the content of urate s alts in the blood
An increase in uric acid is usually due to a decrease in its utilization by the kidneys or an excess of its production due to an excessive content in the diet of foods with a high content of purines, which include fatty and s alty meat, fish, caviar, tongue and liver, coffee, sorrel and other acidic foods.
Diagnosis of disease
Hyperuricemia can be the main symptom of gout. The primary stage of the disease often proceeds without visible manifestations, it can be diagnosed solely by the results of laboratory tests. To clarify the causes of the disease, it is recommended to additionally check the amount of urate s alts in the urine.
Reasons for the growth of urate s alts in the blood
Primary hyperuricemia is often congenital, associated with an enzyme deficiency in purine base metabolism, resulting in increased production of uric acid.
The following reasons cause the secondary form of the disease:
• deterioration of kidney function;
• psoriasis;
• damage to the liver and gallbladder;
• blood pathologies (anemia, leukemia);
• uncontrolled alcohol consumption;
• intoxication with s alts of heavy metals;
• chemotherapy;
• diet with excessive content of purines or lack of nutrients, fasting;
• acute forms of infectious diseases;• uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.
The intake of certain medications can also affect the amount of uric acid in the blood.
There are cases of increased uric acid in pregnant women, causing toxicosis.
Don't forget that normal and elevated uric acid levels in the blood are variable values for different age groups and levels of physical activity.
So, older women and female athletes usually have a higher rate. With the extinction of sexual functions and increased physical activity, uric acid increases in the blood, the norm for women in such cases is also considered higher.
The most common complications of hyperuricemia are the development of gout and chronic arthritis.
Treatment methods
After identifying the causes and consequences of the disease, you should begin to treat it. Often, a change in the content of uric acid signals the presence of pathological processes in the body. In the initial stage of the disease, diets with a restriction in the diet of purine-containing foods can help. It is possible to use medicines to relieve inflammation and soreness of the joints and muscles.
High concentration of urates causes sand and even stones to form in the kidneys and bladder. In these variants, a strict diet and medications are used to delay their appearance and growth.
In an emergency, when stones block the lumen of the ureter, surgery is required.
When diet fails, the doctor prescribes medication.
Traditionally, treatment with drugs "Allopurinol", "Benzobromarone", "Sulfinpyrazone", "Colchicine" is offered. Very often, after the use of drug treatment, uric acid in the blood decreases, the norm for women is brought into line.
Be sure to maintain recommended blood and urine sugar levels to eliminate the risk of damage to the kidneys and blood vessels that can lead to gout and arthritis.
Principles of dietary nutrition to reduce the concentration of urate s alts
Excessive consumption of protein foods often causes metabolic disorders, increases uric acid. The norm in the blood of women is exceeded, and if the kidneys do not work enough, its s alts begin to be deposited on the organs, in the vessels and under the skin.
To prevent excessive intake of uric acid in the blood, nutritionists advise to minimize fatty fish and seafood, red meats, offal and eggs in your diet. Lean chicken allowed.
To maintain the acid-base balance, it is necessary to saturate the menu with vegetables as much as possible, mostly fresh.
You should completely eliminate pickles, legumes, alcoholic drinks, strong coffee and tea.
It is suggested to drink pure water and freshly squeezed juices.
Many women, seeking to lose weight, begin to use low-carb diets with increased protein content. Before using such diets, you should definitely consult a doctor and check the functioning of the kidneys.
If you decide to reduce weight according to the recommendations of the Dukan, Kremlin or Protasov diet, try to keep the drinking regimen.
Traditional medicine advises birch sap, decoctions of lingonberry and birch leaves and other decoctions, thanks to which uric acid is excreted from the body. The norm for women to drink fluids is from 2.5 to 3 liters per day.
Transcript of test results
To detect the disease at the initial stage and prevent its development, regular preventive examinations with advanced blood tests are necessary.
Exceeding the threshold of uric acid relative to the norm is a signal of the possibility of developing gout, the formation of stones in the bladder, blood diseases, kidney failure.
May be a temporary change indicating morning sickness during pregnancy, exorbitant exercise, increased protein intake.
A decrease in the amount (hypouricemia) occurs with Wilson-Konovalov disease and Fanconi syndrome, with a lack ofnucleic acids in nutrition.
The most complete interpretation of the results of the examination and the appointment of a course of treatment should be performed only by a specialist.
