Purine - #16974
A few months ago, I started experiencing sudden pain and swelling in my big toe. At first, I thought it was just from walking too much or maybe a minor injury. But then, the pain became unbearable, especially at night. My toe was red, hot to the touch, and even a bedsheet brushing against it felt painful. I went to the doctor, and after some tests, they told me my uric acid levels were high. They said it was likely gout, which happens when excess purine in the body turns into uric acid and forms crystals in the joints. The doctor gave me medicine to lower uric acid, but I don’t want to rely on it forever. I started researching and found that purine is present in a lot of foods, including some that I thought were healthy, like lentils and spinach. I’m really confused now—should I completely stop eating foods that contain purine, or does Ayurveda have a different way of balancing uric acid? I also read that Ayurveda focuses on digestion and metabolism. Could poor digestion be causing my body to not process purine properly? Are there Ayurvedic remedies or dietary changes that can help break down purine naturally and prevent future gout attacks? Another thing—I’ve been feeling more tired lately, and my joints sometimes feel stiff, even when there’s no swelling. Could this be related to purine buildup? Should I be following a specific Ayurvedic detox or herbal treatment to cleanse my system? I’d really like to find a long-term, natural solution so I don’t have to worry about gout attacks again. If anyone has experience managing purine levels through Ayurveda, I’d love to know what worked for them.
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