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Can Controlled Diet Or Medication Help Improve Uric Acid Levels In The Blood?

I am having pain in my knees for the last two weeks. I had my blood tested for uric acid level yesterday and the level have been found to be 10.70 mg/dl. My question is that should take medication or by controlling my diet I can improve my condition?
Wed, 1 Jul 2015
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have gout. Your uric acid level is very high. You should take low protein diet along with drug.
Drugs like allopurinol or febuxostat is useful. It decrease your uric acid level. It is prescription based medicine so consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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Can Controlled Diet Or Medication Help Improve Uric Acid Levels In The Blood?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have gout. Your uric acid level is very high. You should take low protein diet along with drug. Drugs like allopurinol or febuxostat is useful. It decrease your uric acid level. It is prescription based medicine so consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.