The blood uric acid test measures the amount of uric in a blood - TopicsExpress



          

The blood uric acid test measures the amount of uric in a blood sample. Uric acid is produced from the natural breakdown of your bodys cells and from the foods you eat. High levels of uric acid in the blood can cause solid crystals to form within joints.this causes a painful condition called gout.If gout remains untreated , these uric acid crystals can build up in the joints and nearby tissues forming hard lumpy deposits called tophi. High levels of uric acid may also cause kidney stones or kidney failure.
Posted on: Sun, 03 Nov 2013 14:30:16 +0000

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