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Metabolism & organs
Uric acid test
Purine metabolism end-product; high levels can cause gout and kidney stones.
At a glance
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What it measures
Uric acid is a waste product made when your body breaks down purines, natural substances found in many foods and in your own cells. Your kidneys clear most of it.
Why it matters for women
Before menopause, estrogen can help your kidneys clear uric acid, so gout, a painful type of arthritis, is less common in younger women. After menopause, levels can rise and gout can become more common. High uric acid can also lead to kidney stones.
You might check it if…
- you’ve had sudden, painful swelling in a joint, often the big toe
- you’ve had kidney stones
- you’re past menopause and get joint pain or swelling
What your result may mean
High Uric acid: what it may mean
High uric acid (hyperuricemia) may point to gout, a diet high in purines such as red meat and alcohol, reduced kidney function or metabolic syndrome. It can also raise the chance of kidney stones, and water pills or dehydration can push it up. Levels can rise after menopause, when estrogen may no longer help your kidneys clear it as well, and they may be linked to PCOS. In pregnancy, a high level may be a marker of preeclampsia. Some people may feel sudden, severe joint pain, and others may have no symptoms.
Low Uric acid: what it may mean
Low uric acid (hypouricemia) may not be a concern on its own. Very low values can happen with certain medicines, including some used to treat gout, or with rare genetic conditions. Levels can run lower early in pregnancy, when your kidneys filter more blood. Some kidney tubule conditions can also let too much uric acid escape in urine. A low value may cause no symptoms, so a clinician may follow up only if other results look unusual.
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