Misunderstanding in the Treatment of Hyperuricemia

As a common metabolic disease, the treatment

of hyperuricemia needs scientific, systematic and comprehensive management. However, in the actual treatment, patients and doctors may fall into some misunderstandings, thus affecting the therapeutic effect. The following is a detailed analysis of the treatment errors of hyperuricemia:

1. Neglecting the treatment

of asymptomatic hyperuricemia

Some patients believe that as long as hyperuricemia does not cause significant clinical signs and symptoms, it does not need treatment. However, this is a misconception. Long-term hyperuricemia can directly cause damage to body tissues and organs, some of which are serious, irreversible and even fatal. Therefore, even if hyperuricemia has no obvious symptoms, it needs to be diagnosed and treated in time to prevent potential complications.

2. Think that hyperuricemia must lead to gout

Although hyperuricemia is the most important biochemical basis of gout, the higher the blood uric acid value, the greater the possibility of gout, but not all patients with hyperuricemia will develop gout. The occurrence of gout is also affected by many factors, such as heredity, environment, lifestyle and so on. Therefore, hyperuricemia can not be simply equated with gout, nor can excessive anxiety be caused by fear of gout.

3. Relying too much on vegetarian diet to reduce blood uric acid level

Many patients believe that a vegetarian diet can reduce blood uric acid levels. Although a low purine diet can help reduce blood uric acid, excessive vegetarianism can affect the body’s intake of essential nutrients, leading to malnutrition and decreased immunity. In addition, not all vegetarian foods are low in purine, such as asparagus, cauliflower, Sautéed Green Beans and other vegetables contain high purine. Therefore, when controlling diet, we should pay attention to balanced diet and appropriate intake of various nutrients.

4. Equating diet control with hunger therapy

Diet

control is an important part of the treatment of hyperuricemia, but it does not mean that starvation therapy should be implemented. Starvation therapy can lead to malnutrition and metabolic disorders, which may aggravate the condition of hyperuricemia. The correct way is to reduce the intake of high purine foods, such as animal viscera and seafood, on the premise of ensuring balanced nutrition. At the same time, increasing the intake of low purine foods such as vegetables and fruits can help reduce the level of blood uric acid.

5. Blind exercise reduces uric acid

Exercise is beneficial for patients with hyperuricemia, but not all exercise is suitable. Inappropriate exercise may induce and aggravate gout. Therefore, when choosing the way of exercise, we should choose according to the individual situation and the doctor’s advice. Generally speaking, aerobic exercise such as walking, jogging and swimming is more suitable for patients with hyperuricemia. At the same time, overwork and injury should be avoided during exercise.

6. Refuse to take medicine

because of excessive worry about the side effects of drugs

Some patients with hyperuricemia refuse to take drugs for fear of side effects. However, pharmacotherapy plays an important role in the treatment of hyperuricemia. Medical treatment is necessary for patients with high blood uric acid levels or other complications. When choosing drugs, you should choose according to your personal situation and the advice of your doctor. At the same time, we should pay close attention to the side effects and interactions of drugs and adjust the treatment plan in time.

7. Neglecting the assessment and protection

of renal function

Kidney is the main organ for excreting uric acid, and hyperuricemia and kidney disease can cause and effect each other. Therefore, in the treatment of hyperuricemia, attention should be paid to the evaluation and protection of renal function. Once renal function damage occurs, timely measures should be taken for treatment and protection. At the same time, in the course of treatment, we should pay close attention to the changes of renal function and adjust the treatment plan in time.

To sum up, the treatment of hyperuricemia requires scientific, systematic and comprehensive management. Patients and doctors should avoid falling into the above misunderstandings and make appropriate treatment plans according to their personal conditions and doctors’suggestions. At the same time, we should pay attention to the combination of lifestyle adjustment and drug treatment in order to achieve the best therapeutic effect.

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