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Uric Acid

Uric Acid

Uric acid is a break down product of purine (a protein found in certain foods). Elevated levels of uric acid in your blood are associated with an increased risk of developing gout, a common form of inflammatory arthritis. It is extremely painful and most commonly affects the joint at the base of the big toe. Persistent elevation of serum uric acid is also associated with renal complications. Elevated uric acid can be caused by a diet rich in purines, excess alcohol consumption, obesity, crash dieting and certain medicines, for example some types of diuretics (such as furosemide and bendroflumethiazide).

B2639727

B2639727

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Order Number: B2639727

Appointment date: 16 Mar 2023

Appointment time: 13:40

Clinic name: Antoinette Hotel

Order date: 15 Feb 2023

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Your uric acid result has been given a green flag as it is within the recommended range. You can read more about what this means below.

Uric acid

297

umol/L

<= 199

200 - 265

266 - 474

475 - 773

>= 774

umol/L

Uric acid

Your uric acid result has been given a green flag as it is in the recommended range. Uric acid is produced when your body breaks down foods and drinks which contain organic compounds called purines. These types of foods include offal, seafood, yeast extracts, oily fish like mackerel and anchovies, beer, wine and meats including bacon, venison and veal. A high level of uric acid in your blood is associated with gout, a type of inflammatory arthritis which causes swelling in the joints. However during an acute attack of gout the uric acid level may be normal, meaning the best time to measure it would be around 2 weeks after the attack.

Although your result means you are at a low risk of gout, be aware that your risk of gout is increased if you are overweight, have diabetes, are taking blood pressure treatment or consume a lot of purine-rich foods. So try to eat a balanced diet and keep your weight and glucose levels in check to keep your uric acid levels within a healthy range and minimise your risk of gout.

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