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HIGH URIC ACID- 02 YEARS
Sir,
I having high uric acid 8.9 since last 2 years and am under medication febxostat80/40 that keeps the level at 5-6.
Presently taking 1 pill morning and missing the same makes an uncomfortable feeling (little burning) in my feet. Uric acid last checked on 31 may and it was 6.2.
I need a permanent treatment and stop want to stop taking pills, kindly guide...
Thanking u in anticipation...
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Hyperuricemia is like any other chronic ailments like diabetes, hypertension. You may need to take the medications for life along with lifestyle modifications.
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Hi...., several life style modifications will help you reduce uric acid levels....Follow these steps.... Limiting alcoholic beverages and drinks sweetened with fruit sugar (fructose). Instead, drink plenty of nonalcoholic beverages, especially water....Limit intake of foods high in purines, such as red meat, organ meats and seafood....Exercising regularly and losing weight. Keeping your body at a healthy weight reduces your risk of complications...
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