Gout, an ancient and modern disease, acts like an uninvited "visitor" who always "attacks" when we are unprepared. What's even more troubling is that it also has an elusive "asymptomatic period". At this stage, patients often don't feel any discomfort, but gout is already quietly eating away at our body.
What is the asymptomatic period?
That is, the patient does not have obvious joint pain, swelling and other symptoms during this time, but the uric acid level may have been elevated, laying a hidden danger for future gout attacks. If the asymptomatic period is so difficult to detect, how do we detect it? Regular medical check-ups are key. Through blood tests, we can find out if our uric acid levels are exceeded. Once elevated uric acid is found, even if there are no symptoms, sufficient attention should be paid to it, and timely measures should be taken to intervene.
How to deal with gout caused by asymptomatic?
1. Dietary adjustments.
A reasonable diet is the basis for uric acid control. Reducing the intake of high-purine foods, such as animal offal, seafood, etc., while increasing the intake of fruits and vegetables, can help reduce the production of uric acid and promote the excretion of uric acid.
2. Regular hospital check-ups:
Blood uric acid level test: This is the most straightforward test and is used to measure the concentration of uric acid in the blood. Blood tests can be done to see if an individual's uric acid levels are exceeded.
Renal function tests: Uric acid is mainly excreted by the kidneys, so renal function tests are important to assess uric acid levels. Renal function tests include serum creatinine, urea nitrogen and other indicators, which can reflect whether the excretory function of the kidneys is normal.
Urinalysis: Checking uric acid, urate crystals, etc. in the urine can help to understand the excretion of uric acid and whether there are problems such as urinary tract infection.
Other tests: Depending on the situation, your doctor may also recommend other tests, such as X-rays (to look for signs of uric acid crystal deposits in your joints or bones).
3. Control your weight.
Obesity is an independent risk factor for gout. Losing weight can effectively improve the body's metabolic status and reduce uric acid levels. A reasonable diet and moderate exercise are effective ways to control weight.
4. Limit alcohol intake.
Alcohol inhibits the excretion of uric acid, which leads to an increase in uric acid. People with gout should try to avoid alcohol, especially purine-rich alcohols such as beer.
5. Regular work and rest and rational use of drugs.
Good work and rest habits help to maintain the stability of the body's internal environment and reduce the occurrence of metabolic disorders. Avoid bad lifestyle habits such as staying up late and overwork, and maintain adequate sleep and proper rest. For high uric acid during the asymptomatic period, the doctor will also give some medications** depending on the patient's specific situation.