How to Dissolve Uric Acid Crystals

Many people around the world suffer from a buildup of uric acid crystals. This condition is a form of arthritis more commonly known as gout. This buildup in the joints causes pain and inflammation that can sometimes be severe and debilitating. Learning methods to dissolve the crystals is not only helpful but can help sufferers increase their quality of life while decreasing the pain they experience. There are a few ways to dissolve the crystals, but because the uric acid crystals build up over time, the process to dissolve them will also take time.

Instructions

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  Visit your personal physician. Your doctor will be able to give you a list of various prescription drugs that may help dissolve uric acid crystals. Depending on your current health, history and severity of the condition, you may need to try a few different treatments. Your physician will also be able to prescribe appropriate pain medications if necessary. One commonly prescribed drug for gout is Allupurinol. Be sure to ask your physician about pain management drugs such as indomethacin (Indocin), naproxen sodium (Aleve), ibuprofen (Advil), aspirin or other drugs if these over-the-counter medications should not be used.

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  Make a change in your diet. Foods that have high purine levels will increase your uric acid crystals in your body. Avoid eating large amounts of red meat, poultry and shellfish, vegetables such as cauliflower, asparagus, mushrooms and spinach and highly processed foods. Whole grains, low-fat dairy products, fruit, essential fatty acids and especially foods with high vitamin C will help to reduce uric acid crystals as well as prevent the accumulation of more. Drink plenty of water to flush your system at all times. Alcohol should also be limited as your kidneys will be stressed trying to filter out the uric acid crystals as well as the alcohol from your body.

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  Make an appointment with a Naturopathic Doctor. There are alternative treatments available for gout that do not involve the use of prescription drugs. Cleansing and the use of enzymes are common alternatives that have proven to be effective in dissolving uric acid crystals. Be aware that visiting an alternative physician may not be covered under your medical plan and also note that although the treatments may be natural, they are just as potent as pharmaceuticals.

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  Exercise regularly. It is important to live an active, healthy life and to maintain a healthy weight. Excess weight can put stress on your organs and body's systems, causing more gout flare-ups and joint inflammation. Diabetes is also closely related to excess uric acid crystals. Maintaining a healthy weight will prevent extra uric acid crystals from building up as well as support your systems responsible for flushing out excess crystals, such as your kidneys.