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Question: I AM MAINTAINING THE LEVEL OF URIC ACID BELOW 5 POINTS BY STRICT PRECAUTIONS FROM MANY YEARS WITHOUR ANY MEDICATIONS. BUT DURING FORMAL PARTIES NOT ABLE TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS DUE TO SOME COMPLETIONS DURING HIGH INTAKE OF PROTEIN OCCASIONALLY THE LEVEL GOES TO 8 POINTS AND WHICH CAUSES PAIN IN MY LEFT KNEE JOINT. PLS ADVICE ME SOME MEDICINES WHICH I CAN TAKE IN ADVANCE DURING SOME FORMAL ENGAGMENTS/PARTIES TO MAINTAIN THE LEVEL OF URIC ACID . PLS ALSO SUGGEST AS I AM A NON ALCOHOLIC PERSON , CAN ALCOHOL ALSO INCREASES LEVEL OF URIC ACID / DO YOU ADVICE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHAL .
Brief Answer:
Zyloric will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
You have an increased uric acid levels in the blood and the uric acid crystals start depositing in the joint capsules causing the joint inflammation.
It can also happen due to decreased excretion of urates by kidney, dietary changes or due to genetic predisposition.
It is associated with consumption of alcohol, seafood and meat. Do not start taking alcohol as it will aggravate your problem.
Taking a diet rich in vitamin C, dairy products and coffee is likely to help in improvement of symptoms.
Drink plenty of water daily to help the kidneys clear the uric acid. Reducing meat intake will also help. For occasional use you can take tablet allopurinol- Zyloric or Zyloprim 100 mg once a day for 4-5 days to have an optimum effect before the party and continue it for next 4-5 days. Sometimes we have to use a combination of medications to relieve the inflammation and help the body clear the uric acid. These medications include allopurinol, prednisone, indomethacin or colchicine. You can get the proper prescription from an orthopedician after a physical examination.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Zyloric will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
You have an increased uric acid levels in the blood and the uric acid crystals start depositing in the joint capsules causing the joint inflammation.
It can also happen due to decreased excretion of urates by kidney, dietary changes or due to genetic predisposition.
It is associated with consumption of alcohol, seafood and meat. Do not start taking alcohol as it will aggravate your problem.
Taking a diet rich in vitamin C, dairy products and coffee is likely to help in improvement of symptoms.
Drink plenty of water daily to help the kidneys clear the uric acid. Reducing meat intake will also help. For occasional use you can take tablet allopurinol- Zyloric or Zyloprim 100 mg once a day for 4-5 days to have an optimum effect before the party and continue it for next 4-5 days. Sometimes we have to use a combination of medications to relieve the inflammation and help the body clear the uric acid. These medications include allopurinol, prednisone, indomethacin or colchicine. You can get the proper prescription from an orthopedician after a physical examination.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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