Written by: Deepa Sarkar
High uric acid levels usually mean painful symptoms in hands and legs.
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Here are 6 warning signs that should never be ignored.
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Sharp pain, especially in fingers, wrists, knees, & ankles, may be a sign of uric acid buildup resulting in gout attacks.
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If there are inflamed, swollen joints in either the hands or legs, that signifies uric acid from excessive levels crystallizing in a joint.
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High uric acid can cause joint stiffness in hands & legs, creating problems in movement, especially during the morning.
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Commonly tingling or numbness sensations in fingers and toes might be attributed to nerve disturbance caused by uric acid.
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Other signs are hard and chalky lumps around joints, usually found around the fingers, elbows, and feet, containing chronically accumulated uric acids.
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A sensation of heat or burning in the feet, especially at night, could be the initial stage of uric acid build-up occurring in the body.
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Hydrate sufficiently, eat a complete diet, limit alcohol intake, & visit a doctor for exact medication if needed.
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