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Does High Uric Acid Cause Swollen Foot?
Question: My father right foot has swollen since past 5 days. Image attached for your reference.
Uric acid reference range is 7. He has been taking uric acid tablets.
Uric acid reference range is 7. He has been taking uric acid tablets.
Brief Answer:
It could be due to high uric acid
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Sorry, I am unable to find the Image attached.
Pain and swelling in the right foot of your father could be due to high uric acid level. He can continue taking medication after consulting the doctor.
Food to be avoided in diet includes –meat and poultry. The fibre in fruits, vegetables and whole grains may also help carry excess uric acid out of body.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
It could be due to high uric acid
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Sorry, I am unable to find the Image attached.
Pain and swelling in the right foot of your father could be due to high uric acid level. He can continue taking medication after consulting the doctor.
Food to be avoided in diet includes –meat and poultry. The fibre in fruits, vegetables and whole grains may also help carry excess uric acid out of body.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2004
Answered : 5930 Questions
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