Kidney disease is not invisible. Studies have found that when the uric acid concentration in the body of patients with high uric acid is too high, the crystallization of uric acid salts can easily cause damage to joints and kidneys. A significant factor causing fluctuations in uric acid levels in the body is unhealthy lifestyle and dietary habits.
Real case: Liu Qiang (pseudonym), 34 years old this year, is an employee of an advertising company and has always been diligent and capable at work. He brought in several big contracts a few months ago and also completed the projects excellently, receiving praise and attention from the leadership. To further motivate the employees, Liu Qiang was promoted to project manager and his salary increased several times. Liu Qiang was very happy after the promotion and celebrated by drinking with his close friends.
However, before the drinking party could end, Liu Qiang suddenly felt dizzy and weak, and soon blacked out and collapsed. Seeing Liu Qiang unconscious, his friends panicked and quickly called for emergency assistance, rushing him to the hospital.
After a thorough examination, the doctor found that Liu Qiang’s uric acid concentration and blood creatinine levels were significantly above standard, with uric acid levels alone reaching 950μmol/L, leading to a diagnosis of kidney failure. Upon hearing this result, Liu Qiang was instantly shocked.
After the doctor carefully understood Liu Qiang’s situation, the culprit was found to be hidden in his daily diet. It was revealed that Liu Qiang lived alone and would prepare two dishes with some alcohol for himself after work every day. Little did he know, this habit gradually pushed him towards the abyss.
WHO urges: Eating 2 dishes with alcohol is like “poisoning” the kidneys, warn family members to avoid it early
1. Pork Liver
Liu Qiang recalled that he really liked eating pork liver and would buy some from the market as a side dish to go with alcohol. However, he did not know that pork liver is a high-purine food, and consuming it frequently with alcohol can obstruct purine metabolism in the body, leading to the conversion of a large amount of purine into uric acid, forming uric acid salt crystals that accumulate in the joints and kidneys, not only causing gout but also increasing the risk of kidney failure.
2. Spinach
When drinking, Liu Qiang also liked to eat a dish of cold spinach, thinking that this green and healthy food could provide nutrients to the body. However, he did not know that for individuals with abnormal uric acid levels, eating spinach frequently is like putting pressure on the kidneys. The purines in spinach will further convert into uric acid, reducing the efficiency of uric acid metabolism in the body. If not controlled in time, the joints and kidneys will already be under severe strain.
Doctors remind: Do not overlook these unusual symptoms
– Decreased or absence of urine;
– General edema, redness, and warmth in the joints;
– Frequent nausea, vomiting, dizziness;
– Shortness of breath, dyspnea;
– Irregular heartbeat, anemia;
– Poor mental state, decreased appetite;
– Poor quality of sleep at night, frequent insomnia;
– Excessive sweating, noticeable body odor.
