Uric acid is a waste product formed after the purine breakdown that is eliminated through the kidneys via urine. The high levels cause the crystals to deposit in the joints, resulting in gout and increasing the risk of chronic kidney diseases and stones.
The clinician recommends going for a Uric Acid Test in Mumbai for the diagnosis of below medical conditions:
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Kidney stones- The excess uric acid leads to the formation of hard and small kidney stones. It causes severe pain in the lower abdomen, an upset stomach, increased urine frequency, and blood in the urine.
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Gout- It is a type of arthritis wherein the deposition of uric acid in the form of crystals causes intense pain, redness, and discomfort in joints. The affected parts are ankles, hands, feet, wrists, and knees.
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High uric acid during radiation or chemotherapy- The therapies destroy body cells raising the amount of uric acid in the body.
The test is also used to detect other conditions such as preeclampsia, alcoholism, diabetes, side effects of cancer treatment, leukemia, obesity, and multiple myeloma. Hence, you are advised to take the advice of a doctor if the results are not promising. They help you to treat the elevated levels of uric acid and other health conditions associated with it.
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