The kidney is one of the most important organs in the male body responsible for the significant role of male reproduction. The health of a man’s kidneys is crucial for future matters, and any issues with the kidneys can lead to serious consequences. Additionally, the kidneys are responsible for the basic metabolic functions of the body, serving as the “command center” for the male reproductive and urinary systems.
Due to the numerous functions that the kidneys need to perform, any carelessness can result in impaired kidney function. Conditions like gout and hyperuricemia can serve as warnings. Many individuals suffering from gout have initially overlooked the importance of kidney health, leading to gout taking advantage of the kidneys’ inability to promptly eliminate uric acid, thus triggering gout attacks and onset of the disease.
Uric acid, a substance metabolized by the kidneys, is excreted from the body along with excess water and other waste materials. However, if the kidneys are damaged, leading to impaired metabolic functions, uric acid accumulates in the body, resulting in various issues such as gout, kidney failure, and uremia.
Real Case:
Xiao Wang is a customer service representative at an international trade company, spending every day responding to various customer inquiries. Sitting at his desk day and night with no room for physical activity, Xiao Wang noticed certain unusual changes in his body recently. He experienced severe lower back pain whenever he stood up, and despite feeling the urge to urinate, he struggled to pass urine when in the restroom, causing him great distress.
He had the urge to urinate only a few times a day, and the urine was unusually dark, resembling the color of iced tea, accompanied by a lot of foam. Initially, Xiao Wang thought it might be due to excess internal heat. However, even after consuming a bland and healthy diet of rice porridge for a few days, his condition worsened. The back pain intensified, prompting Xiao Wang to take a day off and seek detailed medical examination at the hospital.
Upon reaching the hospital, the doctor remarked that Xiao Wang had come just in time. If the condition had progressed further, the kidney’s metabolic functions could have started degenerating, possibly leading to chronic kidney failure over time. Xiao Wang’s uric acid levels were alarmingly high, reaching 900, far exceeding the normal range of around 400 for an average individual. Can the kidneys remain unaffected with such abnormalities!
The doctor emphasized that high uric acid levels must not be ignored. Even gout is a mild consequence compared to the potential risks. If this excess uric acid is not promptly eliminated from the body, it can accumulate near the kidneys, gradually forming kidney stones over time. These stones may flow with the blood to various parts of the body, causing gout attacks. Prolonged accumulation can lead to severe conditions like uremia and kidney failure.
Upon the first morning urination, if experiencing the following symptoms, high uric acid levels are likely:
Sudden urge to urinate, pain in the urethra, increased frequency of urination
More frequent nighttime urination but unable to pass urine promptly
Frequent lower back pain, abdominal swelling
Darkening and increased foaming of urine that does not dissipate
