Uric Acid near me in Lucknow
Understanding Uric Acid in Lucknow
What is Uric Acid in Lucknow?
Uric Acid test measures the levels of uric acid in your blood and is available at an affordable price in Lucknow 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.
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References
- Uric Acid (Blood) - Health Encyclopedia - University of Rochester Medical Center. www.urmc.rochester.edu. [Accessed 14 Feb. 2023]. Available from: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?contenttypeid=167&contentid=uric_acid_blood
- El Ridi R, Tallima H. Physiological functions and pathogenic potential of uric acid: A review. J Adv Res. 2017;8(5):487-493. [Accessed 14 Feb. 2023]. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5512149/
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