AYURVEDA AND HIGH URIC ACID
Journal: Matrix Science Pharma (MSP)
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DOI: 10.4103/mtsp.mtsp_11_24_1
ABSTRACT
High levels of uric acid in the body are called hyperuricemia. Hyperuricemia occurs when uric acid forms faster than it eliminates from the body. Uric acid saturates body fluids leading to formation and accumulation of monosodium urate monohydrate crystals in different parts of the body, which manifests in the form of various diseases. Depending on the tissue involved, excess uric acid crystals may cause gout (vatarakta) or urinary calculi (ashmari). Gout can cause joint pain as well as swelling problems that can lead to arthritis. It occurs due to accumulation of urate crystals in joints, tendons, and the surrounding tissues. Urinary calculi are characterized by the accumulation of stones in the urinary system (obstructing the passage of urine) and pain during urination.
| Pages | 85-86 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Volume | 8 |
