Uric acid is a byproduct of the natural breakdown process of the foods that one eats and of the cells in the body. The levels of uric acid in blood are measured via a blood uric acid test. The kidneys filter out a majority of uric acid from the blood and eliminate it from the… Continue reading Uric acid in blood
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Uric Acid Crystals in Urine
Uric acid is a byproduct of the metabolic breakdown of purine, a substance which naturally occurs in varied foods like oatmeal, meat, dried beans, etc. In normal healthy individuals, uric acid is passed out from the body via urine. Sometimes, due to kidney malfunction or excessive uric acid production, not all uric acid is eliminated… Continue reading Uric Acid Crystals in Urine