Uric Acid Test in Gorakhpur - Price & Details

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Uric acid is produced when our body breaks down purines. Purine is an organic compound. Purines naturally form in the body when cells die. Besides, we get purines from various foods. Animal liver, bacon, turkey, shellfish, alcohol, etc. are rich in purines. Purines aren't all bad, but their levels need to be kept under control. Purines help with metabolism,  release energy, transport glucose and many other functions.

When our body digests purine, it produces a waste product called uric acid. Most of the uric acid dissolves in the blood. The kidneys filter the uric acid out of the blood, and the uric acid leaves the body with urine as waste.

If too much uric acid is produced in the body, the kidneys cannot filter enough uric acid from the blood. Uric acid builds up, and sharp urate crystals form in and around the joints. The urate crystals cause redness, swelling (inflammation) and pain in the joints. This condition is called gout. Gout is a form of arthritis. When urate crystals pass through the kidneys, they damage the kidneys, leading to kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease can eventually lead to kidney failure, especially if gout is left untreated. Certain cancers or cancer chemotherapy can cause an increased rate of cell death. This condition can lead to serious problems with high uric acid levels.

A doctor may prescribe a uric acid test if he/she suspects that the patient is suffering from gout caused by solid deposits of uric acid. The main symptom of gout is a sudden attack of severe pain in one joint at a time. Gout pain often affects the big toe. Other toes, ankles, and knees can also be affected by gout with the following symptoms:

• Extreme pain, the pain is so intense that touching the joint feels unbearable
• Stiffness and swelling in and around the joint
• Redness
• The joint feels hot and very tender
• The attacks come suddenly and often at night

During treatment of certain cancers, the amount of uric acid in the blood increases. Uric acid testing is required for monitoring to keep the level down.

A uric acid test is used to help diagnose kidney stones. The symptoms of kidney stones include:

• Acute pain in the back and side of the abdomen that does not go away
• Frequent urge to urinate
• Blood in the urine
• Urinating very little or not at all
• Pain and a burning sensation while urinating
• Fever and chills
• Nausea and vomiting
• Urine that smells bad and looks cloudy

Doctors recommend a uric acid test to monitor someone with gout as they are at risk of developing kidney stones.

Fasting is not usually required before a uric acid test. Many medicines can interfere with the levels of uric acid in your blood. So make sure to tell your doctor about the medications you are taking. Your doctor will tell you if you need to take any special preparations before the uric acid test.

During the Uric Acid Test

To collect your blood sample, a PharmEasy phlebotomist will reach your home and be equipped with a vein finder, which helps locate the appropriate vein in your arm. Blood will be drawn from this vein using a new needle and syringe. The sealed sample will be taken to a lab in an icebox.