Some relevant data show that:As of 2017, the number of hyperuricemia patients in China has reached 1700 million people, and there are more than 80 million people with gout. Between 2018 and 2019, the prevalence of hyperuricemia in the adult population reached 14%, with the highest incidence in men aged 18 to 29 years at more than 30%.
Hyperuricemia has jumped to the "fourth highest" chronic disease, which is closely related to hypertension, diabetes, atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease. Therefore, the harm of high uric acid and gout cannot be ignored!
1. Blindly pursue a decrease in uric acid levels
Some patients always want to control the uric acid level within a reasonable range as soon as possibleSchedule yourself a large dose of medication at the beginningHowever, a sharp drop in uric acid levels in the body can cause problems such as lysophylaxis, which often makes the condition worse. In this regard, relevant experts emphasize that patients should start with a small dose under the guidance of professionals, and slowly adjust the dosage according to the actual changes in uric acid levels.
2. Only control the diet and do not accept **
Some people think that high uric acid is caused by improper diet, and as long as you control your dietary intake, uric acid levels can naturally decrease. However, the fact is in the human bloodOnly 20% of uric acid is obtained by ingestion of exogenous purine foods, the remaining nearly eighty percent of uric acid is produced by the body's own metabolism. Therefore, even if you do not eat or drink in your daily life, uric acid will still be produced in the body. In addition to metabolic problems, uric acid levels can continue to rise even if the excretory function is impaired, even with a strict diet.
3. Unwilling to cooperate with regular inspections
Gout** medications are usually accompanied by certain side effects, so it is recommendedUric acid levels and liver and kidney function tests are done regularlyso that doctors can accurately assess the efficacy and determine whether there is a risk of liver and kidney damage. In this way, the best plan can be adjusted in a timely manner to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the patient.
Fourth, stop the drug if there is no pain symptom
According to the monitoring data,Seventy percent of gout patients will stop taking the drug within 1 yearNearly half of these patients will have to start again some time after they stop taking the drug**.
People with gout and hyperuricemia are advised not to eat foods high in purines, which can prevent gout attacks. Here are some of the common onesHigh-purine foods
Sugar-sweetened drinks and fruit juices: These drinks usually have a lot of fructose syrup or fructose, which promotes uric acid production. Moreover, eating too much sugar may also lead to insulin resistance, which indirectly reduces uric acid excretion.
Thick broth: Although the broth is delicious, it has a high proportion of purine substances, and the longer you boil it, the more purines are generated.
Organ meats: Offal foods such as chicken liver, foie gras and pork liver are generally high in purines.
All kinds of alcohol: The total purine content of common alcoholic beverages generally does not exceed 10mg 100g. Although the purine content of alcohol is not high in the data, it may increase the risk of gout attacks by reducing uric acid excretion and increasing uric acid production.
StillThe following nutritious foods can be safely consumed by gout patients
Vegetables: Vegetables are generally low in purines, and are rich in dietary fiber, minerals potassium, magnesium, vitamins and other nutrients.
Milk: The proportion of purines in milk is very lowOnly 1mg 100gIn addition, the calcium, potassium, orotic acid and other substances contained in it are also conducive to reducing uric acid levels.
Partial seafood: Many gout patients are afraid to eat seafood because they feel that they are high in purines. There are actually 4 types of seafood that can be eaten with confidence, such as:Jellyfish silk, sea cucumber, dried abalone (after soaking), whitebait
Eggs: Eggs are very low in purines and rich in high-quality protein, so gout patients can eat them with confidence.