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Most men with normal kidney function have approximately 0.6 to 1.2 milligrams/deciliters (mg/dl) of creatinine. Normal uric acid levels are 2.4-6.0 mg/dl (female) and 3.4-7.0 mg/dl (male) as you can see you have a slightly elevated uric acid level which is causing the swelling of feet and angel if you have an elevated blood uric acid level, and your healthcare provider thinks that you may be at risk for gout, kidney stones, try to eat a low purine diet. Foods that are high in purine include:
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your uric acid is high.
avoid Intake of too much protein.
your body needs 1g/kg body weight of protein daily.
limit your proteins to that.
reduce non veg and alcohol.
if incase you develop joint pains you may take paracetamol.

Its good that you brush twice but even brushing multiple times will not remove the causative agents once they are adhered to tooth surface (tartar, plaque,calculus). So you visit a dentist and get ultrasonic scaling and polishing done (remember it has no substitute, no home remedies, learn proper brushing technique by the dentist, use Listerine mouthwash twice daily. Clean your tongue with a tongue cleaner on daily basis. See the best results afterwards. I assumed that you are not taking any ant...more

The development of urinary stones is most commonly related to:
Decreased urine volume
Increased excretion of stone-forming components
Inadequate urine drainage, which may lead to stasis
Decrease in urinary citrate levels leading to deposition of calcium
Deficiency of vitamins a or c - these conditions can also lead to the" hyper triad: hyperparathyroidism, hypercalcaemia, and hyperuricosuria.

Treatment
When a ston...more

Mr. lybrate-user, Thanks for the query.
Gout is a form of arthritis occurs because of increased level of uric acid in the blood. Uric acid is a by product of certain proteins which contain purines. Normally uric acid is dissolved in blood and is excreted in urine. In some the increased uric acid gets deposited in and around the joints more often in big toe. There is no relation between gout and polycythemia or increased RBCs.
Triggering factors include heredity, alcohol intake, excess pu...more

Patient information leaflet on kidney stones.
Having a kidney stone can be painful and distressing. Most stones pass out of the
body without any treatment. But for those that don't, there are good treatments
available.
What are kidney stones?
kidney stones are solid, stone-like lumps that can form in your kidneys. They are made
from waste chemicals in your urine. Stones can also form in your bladder and the tubes
that carry urine from your kidneys to your bladder (the...more

Patient information leaflet on kidney stones.
Having a kidney stone can be painful and distressing. Most stones pass out of the
body without any treatment. But for those that don't, there are good treatments
available.
What are kidney stones?
kidney stones are solid, stone-like lumps that can form in your kidneys. They are made
from waste chemicals in your urine. Stones can also form in your bladder and the tubes
that carry urine from your kidneys to your bladder (the...more

Patient information leaflet on kidney stones.
Having a kidney stone can be painful and distressing. Most stones pass out of the
body without any treatment. But for those that don't, there are good treatments
available.
What are kidney stones?
kidney stones are solid, stone-like lumps that can form in your kidneys. They are made
from waste chemicals in your urine. Stones can also form in your bladder and the tubes
that carry urine from your kidneys to your bladder (the...more