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In winter, if you are having pain, swelling or difficulty in walking in joints, then it is important to pay attention to it. This could be a symptom of increased uric acid. People who already have this problem start facing more problems in winter. In winter people drink less water as compared to summer. Due to this, uric acid is not able to come out properly and its level increases. Eating pattern also changes in this season, which is considered a major reason for increase in uric acid.

Professor Dr. Subhash Giri, Director of the Department of Medicine at RML Hospital, Delhi, says that people eat more meat, eggs, dry fruits etc. in winters. These contain purines, which uric acid Increases. In this season, there is less physical activity as compared to summer. Due to this, metabolism slows down and uric acid starts accumulating. In some cases, uric acid crystals accumulate in the joints. Due to this, there may be pain, swelling or difficulty in walking in the joints. For those who already have this problem, their problems increase further.

What are the symptoms of increased uric acid?

sudden severe pain in big toe

sudden severe pain in knees

swollen joints

difficulty walking when waking up in the morning

Risk of gout disease

Dr. Subhash explains that if uric acid increases for a long time, it causes gout. This disease causes severe pain in the joints. To treat this disease, along with taking care of diet, one also has to take a course of medicines. In such a situation, it is important that if you are seeing any symptoms of increased uric acid, then consult a doctor in this matter and get your uric acid tested.

How to control uric acid in winter?

Do not let your body lack water even in winter

Stay away from red meat and kidney beans

Limit High-Purine Foods

stay away from alcohol

Do light exercise and stretching