Controlling uric acid can help reduce the risk of gout, protect kidney function, support blood pressure stability, and limit cardiovascular complications.

Lumps on finger joints can indicate rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, ganglion cysts, or various other conditions.

Elevated uric acid means having gout, and simply avoiding meat, seafood, or fasting helps control this index are common misconceptions.

I have gout and am planning a long beach vacation. What preparations should I make to prevent an acute joint pain flare-up while still enjoying my meals? (Anh Tuan, TP HCM)

Certain fruits, including oranges, lemons, strawberries, blueberries, and cherries, are packed with vitamin C, polyphenols, and antioxidants that may help lower uric acid levels.

A 32-year-old man in Hanoi self-medicated with painkillers every time his gout flared up, leading to severe joint deformities, body edema, and a weight gain of about 20 kg.

Thanks to its ability to alkalize urine and abundant vitamin C, the habit of properly drinking diluted fresh lemon water daily effectively helps lower uric acid while improving kidney function.