Uric Acid
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Uric Acid
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What Is Uric Acid Test?
The Uric Acid test measures the level of uric acid in your blood sample. Uric acid is an excretory product that forms when your body breaks down substances called purines which are found in your cells as well as in certain foods and beverages. Uric acid is normally excreted in the urine, but it can accumulate in the blood in certain conditions.
The Uric Acid test helps to assess how well your body regulates uric acid levels. Excessive uric acid can form needle-like crystals in the joints, resulting in painful joint inflammation, also known as gout. Elevated uric acid can also lead to kidney stones and kidney failure. Thus, the Uric Acid test helps in diagnosing conditions associated with high levels of uric acid. The test is also useful in monitoring the risk of kidney stones in people diagnosed with gout.
Reason for Test
A Uric Acid test is considered for diagnosis and monitoring of various diseases associated with elevated uric acid levels. You might need this test in the following scenarios:
Cancer Treatment Monitoring Patients undergoing chemotherapy or other cancer treatments may have their uric acid levels monitored regularly, as the rapid breakdown of cancer cells releases purines, leading to elevated uric acid levels. Early detection through regular testing helps manage these levels and prevent complications.
Evaluating Kidney Stones High uric acid levels can lead to the formation of kidney stones. A Uric Acid test can help assess this risk. Symptoms of kidney stones include sharp pains in the lower abdomen, back, or groin, painful or frequent urination, and cloudy or foul-smelling urine, blood in urine, with accompanying nausea and vomiting.
Gout Diagnosis To confirm a diagnosis of gout, a Uric Acid test is often used alongside a joint fluid analysis. Gout, a form of arthritis, commonly affects the big toe but can also involve other joints like the ankle and knee. Symptoms include swelling, severe joint pain warmth, and skin discolouration over the affected joints.
Monitoring of Various Conditions The Uric Acid test is also valuable in monitoring uric acid levels in conditions beyond gout and kidney stones. These include leukaemia, metastatic cancers, multiple myeloma, alcohol use disorder, thyroid issues, and preeclampsia, ensuring that these conditions are managed effectively.
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