Uric Acid Bundle

If you wake up from a peaceful sleep with terrible joint pain in your big toe, one of the many gout symptoms could be present.

When the body's uric acid levels rise too high, gout develops. A typical waste product of certain foods that breaks down in the blood is uric acid. Urinary excretion of uric acid from the body often occurs after it has passed through the kidneys.

When the body produces an excess amount of uric acid, it builds up in joints. However, it can accumulate in the blood and result in sharp, uncomfortable crystals in your joints. This might occur if the body produces too much uric acid or if the kidneys are having trouble removing it from the body.

The most severe, common, and noticeable sign of gout is pain. The big toe is where many patients experience their first gout episode or flare-up.

Hyperuricemia is a condition where there is an excessive amount of uric acid in the blood. High uric acid levels in the blood can result from specific meals, medications, and lifestyle choices, which can then produce a gout attack.

Uric acid is the breakdown compound of purines, which are mainly present in protein-rich foods. So, foods rich in purines can increase the uric acid level. High uric acid levels can lead to joint pain, swelling and stiffness.