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Uric Acid near me in Agra

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Understanding Uric Acid in Agra

What is Uric Acid in Agra?

Uric Acid test measures the levels of uric acid in your blood and is available at an affordable price in Agra with Tata 1mg labs. Uric acid is a nitrogenous waste product in the body and is eliminated by the kidneys. High uric acid concentration in blood, also known as hyperuricemia, can lead to crystal formation in joints and is also a risk factor for chronic kidney disease. 

Your doctor may advise this test to detect conditions like gout or kidney stones and to check the efficacy of medication that lowers the uric acid. This test may also be suggested if you have symptoms such as joint pain, redness, swelling in the joints, and shiny discolored skin around the joints. 

Usually, no special preparation is required for this test. You may eat and drink normally as per your daily routine.

What does Uric Acid measure?

A Uric Acid test determines the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a nitrogenous compound produced by the metabolic breakdown of purine. Purines are present as nitrogenous bases in the DNA and are also found in food like red meat and seafood.

Most uric acid dissolves in the blood and goes into your kidneys. From there, it passes through your body via the urine. Decreased elimination of uric acid is often a result of impaired kidney function due to kidney disease. In many cases, the exact cause of excess uric acid is unknown. Doctors seldom need to test for low levels of uric acid.

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Uric Acid in Agra

Frequently Asked Questions about Uric Acid in Agra

Q. What is a uric acid test used for?

A uric test is used to detect gout and kidney stones by determining the levels of uric acid in your body.

Q. Is there any risk associated with a uric acid test?

There is no risk associated with a uric acid test. However, you may feel slight pain at the site of needle pricking, which is usually self-limiting. Rarely, some people may also experience swelling or bruising at the injection site. Applying ice over the area 3-4 times for about a week may provide relief. If it does not get better, consult your doctor.

Q. What do the uric acid test results mean?

If your uric acid test results show higher levels, it might indicate conditions like gout, kidney stones, liver cirrhosis, obesity, malnutrition, hypothyroidism, and anemia. Whereas, if the test shows lower levels, it indicates liver disease, Wilson's disease, or a syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH).

Q. What is gout and its symptoms?

Gout is a type of arthritis that causes sudden and severe joint pain. It usually affects only one or two joints at the same time, typically in the feet and ankles. The common symptoms of gout are intense joint pain, redness, stiffness, swelling, and tenderness in joints.

Q. What are the symptoms of kidney stones?

The symptoms of kidney stones include severe pain on either side of the lower back, stomachache, blood in urine, nausea and vomiting, fever, and chills.

Q. What is hyperuricemia?

Hyperuricemia refers to a condition where the blood uric acid level is above the normal range. This condition may be caused due to an overproduction of uric acid or improper elimination of it from blood.

Q. What are the symptoms of hyperuricemia?

Symptoms of hyperuricemia include: · Gout which causes inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and pain at the joints · Kidney stones which cause pain in the lower back, abdomen, or sides, difficulty and pain during urination, blood in urine, etc. · Urinary tract infections · Renal failure

Q. What are the risk factors for hyperuricemia?

Risk factors for hyperuricemia include kidney diseases, hypothyroidism or reduced secretion of hormones of thyroid gland, hypertension or high blood pressure, hyperglycemia or high blood sugar, vigorous exercise of being extremely active physically, chronic exposure to lead metal, pesticide poisoning, obesity, alcoholism, and use of certain medications.

Q. What is the difference between gout and pseudogout?

Gout or gouty arthritis is a medical condition which causes painful swelling and inflammation of the joints, most commonly of the joints of toes and lower limbs. It is caused due to excess uric acid in blood, leading to the deposition of monosodium urate crystals (uric acid crystals) in the synovial fluid of the joints. Pseudogout is a condition which shows symptoms similar to gout, namely painful inflammation and swelling at the joints. Pseudogout most commonly affects the knee joints, but may also affect the ankles, elbows, and wrists. It is caused due to formation and deposition of calcium pyrophosphate crystals in the joints. Deposition of these crystals can occur due to hypercalcemia, hypothyroidism, magnesium deficiency, high iron concentration in blood, and aging.
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