DESCRIPTION OF URIC ACID LEVELS IN OBESITY PATIENTS IN THE LIMBOTO PUSKESMAS AREA

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Abstract

Uric acid is the end product of purine metabolism which comes from the leftovers we consume which can cause pain if the levels are excessive in the blood. Where is the relationship between uric acid and obese people, namely someone who is obese, there will be excessive calorie intake which can lead to metabolic disorders which can then trigger an increase in uric acid levels in serum which is triggered by food factors that have high levels of purines.

The purpose of this study was to determine the description of uric acid levels in obese patients in the Limboto Health Center area. This type of research is descriptive with a quantitative approach with 39 research subjects as the sample. The sampling technique uses simple random sampling (simple random sampling). The sample size is 39 respondents. Uric acid levels were measured using a microlab 300 photometer brand.This research was conducted on 24 September - 6 October 2020.

From the research that was conducted on 39 samples that met the requirements / criteria, the results of the uric acid examination in obese patients were 21 samples (53.8%), there was an increase in uric acid levels and 18 samples (46.2%) had uric acid levels. normal. Based on the research shows the results where the number of increases in uric acid levels in obese patients. It is recommended for obese sufferers to maintain a healthy lifestyle, especially a better and regular diet (nutritious food and not high in purines).

Keywords : Uric Acid, Obesity, Purines