High levels of uric acid in the body is known as hyperuricaemia which could certainly lead to other conditions like gout.2e,3a
Why does this happen? One reason is that your body might ‘make’ too much uric acid, while another reason may be that your body has difficulty getting rid of it. As a result, there is an abundance of uric acid circulating in the blood, leading to the formation of uric acid crystals in the joints. Thereafter the crystals cause the joint to become inflamed, causing pain, swelling and warmth.2e
Gout is the only arthritis that can be alleviated with Urate-Lowering Therapy1.
People that suffer from chronic gout may be prescribed a treatment called Urate-Lowering Therapy (ULT), which lowers the uric acid level in the blood. Lowering these levels to less than 6 mg / dL is needed to prevent deposits of uric acid. 2h,3k
When the level is maintained under 6 mg / dL then it will stop being deposited into tissues and existing deposits will eventually dissolve.3k
The benefits of this daily urate-lowering therapy are not only seen in long-term control of flare-ups but also in the prevention of chronic damage to the kidneys and joints.5b,c
These medicines are required if you have the following:1f,2h,5d
High levels of uric acid in the blood are associated with increased risk of kidney disease.2d For these people in particular, there is a higher likelihood of gout progression and development of tophi.5b
On the other hand, taking medicines to lower uric acid can prevent progression of gout with added benefit of preventing progression of kidney disease.5b
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