The human body is a very complex and unique biosystem. Each element of this system is practically indispensable and vital for the normal existence of man. All organs of the human body have their purpose and perform several functions simultaneously. And the kidneys are no exception.
The kidneys are a paired organ responsible for cleansing the blood and then releasing all unnecessary substances from it. These unnecessary substances form the primary urine, which is produced in the human body in abundant quantities, 15-20 liters per day. Subsequently, this primary urine is processed, re-filtered, and the volume of concentrated urine is usually up to 2 liters per day.
Failures in the functioning of the kidneys begin in early childhood, with ordinary diseases such as tonsillitis, acute respiratory infections, influenza, etc. This happens because with a disease of the respiratory tract, a certain number of microbes, together with dead cells of the mucosa, enter the kidneys, thereby provoking the onset of kidney inflammation. And if their functioning is disturbed, the entire urination system is disrupted, and harmful substances that must be excreted from the body accumulate in the kidneys, resulting in increased uric acid in the blood. And if the kidneys are not functioning properly, how will the blood be filtered? This is where the whole problem begins.
In the body, there are substances such as uric acids - crystals that are synthesized in the liver and are contained in certain doses in the blood. Their main function is to remove excess nitrogen from the body. If there is a malfunction in the functioning of the kidneys, it means that uric acid in the blood is increased, as a result of which the body cannot remove it, and the acid begins to accumulate in excess. But excess uric acid along with excess nitrogen should be excreted through the urethra, and primarily through the kidneys.
When uric acid is elevated, disruptions in other systems begin because the blood circulates throughout the body. And since uric acid and excess nitrogen are not excreted from the body, this becomes the cause of diseases such as gout - one of the types of arthritis that most often occurs in men. Symptoms of gout:
- sudden redness and swelling of the big toe;
- damage to the joints of the foot;
- joint pain, even from touching them.
Why do legs suffer if uric acid in the blood is elevated? Just the temperature of different parts of the body depends on how far they are from the heart. Consequently, the legs are the coldest part of the body, and here are the most favorable conditions for the crystallization of uric acid.
Gout is usually the result of the abuse of protein-rich foods, as well as coffee and alcohol, especially beer. No wonder it was formerly called the disease of aristocrats, because in the old days only wealthy people could afford to eat enough.
What to do if uric acid in the blood is elevated? First of all, of course, you need to contact specialists. For starters, the doctor will check how much uric acid in the blood exceeds the norm, and treatment will begin with the help of certain drugs designed to reduce the concentration of this substance.
Try to adhere to proper nutrition, eat more plant foods. This will at least prevent an increase in the concentration of uric acids in your body.
If you notice something is wrong with your health, if your joints hurt, your toe is swollen, and your urine turns red, immediately go to the hospital. If you start the disease, and especially gout, it can go into a chronic form and even become hereditary.