Uric acid is a chemical which is a natural part of the normal breaking down and building up of food and body tissues. Uric acid is dissolved in the blood and passed through the kidneys into the urine for elimination under a normal condition. The level in the blood can be measured and shows how much there is in the body overall. The condition of increased levels of uric acid in the blood occurs if the production of uric acid is increased in the body or if the kidneys' function to eliminate uric acid from the body is not functioning normally. This condition is called hyperuricemia. When this condition is present, the uric acid, which is normally dissolved in the blood may, form microscopic crystals in the joint from time to time. Although hyperuricemia is not a disease and is not dangerous by itself, gout can develop if excess uric acid crystals are formed as a result of hyperuricemia. These crystals set up the inflammation in the joint spaces, which is called acute gouty arthritis or acute gout. Those uric acid crystals can also collect in the kidneys and cause kidneys stones. (http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/gout/gout.htm)
abnormal amount of uric acid in the blood; may lead to gout ( Kidney Formula, Triphala)
Excessive URIC ACID or urate in blood as defined by its solubility in plasma at 37 degrees C; greater than 0.42mmol per liter (7.0mg/dL) in men or 0.36mmol per liter (6.0mg/dL) in women. This condition is caused by overproduction of uric acid or impaired renal clearance. Hyperuricemia can be acquired, drug-induced or genetically determined (LESCH-NYHAN SYNDROME). It is associated with HYPERTENSION and GOUT.
excess uric acid in the blood
an abnormally high level of uric acid in the blood Return to previous page
A buildup of uric acid (a byproduct of metabolism) in the blood; a side effect of some anticancer drugs.
an abnormally high level of uric acid in the blood; may lead to the development of gout
Hyperuricemia is the presence of high levels of uric acid in the blood.