This article defines a normal uric acid level and explores potential causes of an elevated level.
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What Are Normal Uric Acid Levels?
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What Causes a High Uric Acid Level?
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Although not a direct cause, hyperuricemia is also associated with chronic kidney disease.
(It may be a direct cause of chronic uric acid nephropathy seen in gout, however.)
The precise link between hyperuricemia and chronic kidney disease is complex.
It involves other factors like underlying health conditions such asdiabetesand genetic (hereditary) factors.
This can suddenly damage the kidneys and other organs, namely the heart and nervous system.
These substances include uric acid,glucose, bicarbonate, phosphate, andamino acids.
Symptoms of these disorders include:
How Is a High Uric Acid Level Diagnosed?
Hyperuricemia is diagnosed through auric acid blood test.
The American College of Rheumatology defines hyperuricemia as a blood uric acid level greater than 6.8 mg/dL.
The treatment of symptomatic hyperuricemia or hypouricemia (in the case of Fanconi syndrome) involves the following.
In some cases,dialysisis required.
Fanconi syndromeis managed by drinkingsodium bicarbonateto neutralize the blood’s acidity.
Summary
Uric acid is a natural waste product found within the body.
Treatment of hyperuricemia is generally only indicated when an underlying condition manifests from the high uric acid levels.
If your blood uric acid level is abnormal, talk with a healthcare provider.
A medical history, physical exam, and other diagnostic tests may be performed to determine the next steps.
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