Uric Acid (Blood) Test
Other name - Serum uric acid
What is this test?
This test measures the amount of uric acid in your blood.
When is the test done?
Symptoms of gout include:
Joint pain or soreness
Swelling and pain in a joint, such as the big toe, ankle, or knee, or red skin around a joint
Joints that are hot to the touch
Swelling and pain that affects only 1 joint in the body
Skin that looks shiny and is red or purple
Test results - Interpretation
Results are given in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL).
Uric acid in high in blood (hyperuricemia) if results are:
Higher than 6 mg/dL for females
Higher than 7 mg/dL for males
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Hyperuricemia (High Uric Acid Level)
Hyperuricemia is very common. Following a diet low in purines is the best way to prevent hyperuricemia (and lower uric acid levels).
Hyperuricemia is very treatable. You might need to change some aspects of your daily routine (like tweaking your diet or drinking more water).
What foods make gout worse?
The vegetarian foods and drinks that trigger gout are:
Sugary drinks and sweets. Standard table sugar is half fructose, which breaks down into uric acid. Any food or drink with higher sugar content can trigger gout.
High fructose corn syrup. This is a concentrated form of fructose. If you start looking at labels, you’ll find high fructose corn syrup in all kinds of packaged food products that you wouldn’t necessarily expect.
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