Abstract :
Health problems commonly experienced by the elderly are quite complex
along with the changes they experience biologically or psychosocially. Some of
the health problems that commonly occur include arthritis or joint inflammation.
This inflammation occurs due to many factors, one of which is due to uric acid
levels. The elderly are one of the groups that are susceptible to diseases including
arthritis (Gout). Gout is a disease that arises due to excessive blood uric acid
levels. When uric acid levels are high in the blood, it is called hyperuricemia. The
cause of excessive blood uric acid levels is the production of uric acid in the body
more than its disposal. Uric acid in the blood can be excreted through urine
(urine). The purpose of this study was to determine changes in uric acid levels
before and after treatment of lime juice (Citrus aurantifolia).
This research method is an experimental research research design Pre and
Post Test Group Design without control. The study was conducted at the
'Aisyiyah Elderly Homes in Surakarta in July 2021. The results showed that the
distribution of the majority of elderly women was 20 people. There was an
influence between uric acid levels before and after treatment of lime juice (Citrus
aurantifolia) which was indicated by the p value = 0.000, where the p value <0.05.
The conclusion of this study is that there is an effect of giving lime juice
(Citrus aurantifolia) on uric acid levels in the blood