Diseases
hyperuricemia
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Overview
Hyperuricemia occurs when there’s too much uric acid in your blood. High uric acid levels can lead to several diseases, including a painful type of arthritis called gout. Elevated uric acid levels are also associated with health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and kidney disease.
Symptoms
- only about one-third of people with hyperuricemia experience symptoms.
- this is known as asymptomatic hyperuricemia.
- although hyperuricemia isn’t a disease, if uric acid levels remain high,
- over time they can lead to several diseases.
Causes
- hyperuricemia occurs when your body either makes too much uric acid or is unable to excrete enough of it. it usually happens because your kidneys aren’t eliminating it quickly enough.
Risk factors
- alcohol use
- some medications, particularly medications for heart disease
- kidney disease, and obesity.
Diagnosis
- blood test.
- medical history.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is hyperuricemia?
Hyperuricemia occurs when there’s too much uric acid in your blood. High uric acid levels can lead to several diseases, including a painful type of arthritis called gout. Elevated uric acid levels are also associated with health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and kidney disease.
What are the symptoms of hyperuricemia?
only about one-third of people with hyperuricemia experience symptoms., this is known as asymptomatic hyperuricemia., although hyperuricemia isn’t a disease, if uric acid levels remain high,, over time they can lead to several diseases.
What causes hyperuricemia?
hyperuricemia occurs when your body either makes too much uric acid or is unable to excrete enough of it. it usually happens because your kidneys aren’t eliminating it quickly enough.
Which medicines are used for hyperuricemia?
allopurinol, lesinurad
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