Q. Is there any risk associated with a Uric Acid test?
There is no risk associated with a Uric Acid test. However, you may feel slight pain at the site of needle pricking, which is usually self-limiting. Some people may also experience swelling or bruising at the injection site. Applying ice over the area 3-4 times for about a week may provide relief. If it does not get better, consult your doctor.
Q. What do the results of a Uric Acid test mean?
If your Uric Acid test results show higher levels, it might indicate conditions like gout, kidney stones, liver cirrhosis, obesity, malnutrition, hypothyroidism, and anemia. Whereas, if the test shows lower levels, it indicates liver disease, Wilson's disease, or a syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH).
Q. What factors can affect the results of a Uric Acid test?
Medications like aspirin and niacin (vitamin B3) can affect your serum uric acid levels; therefore, inform your healthcare provider about all the medications that you take before undergoing this test.
Q. What is gout and its symptoms?
Gout is a type of arthritis that causes sudden and severe joint pain. It usually affects only one or two joints simultaneously, typically in the feet and ankles. The common symptoms of gout are intense joint pain, redness, stiffness, swelling, and tenderness in joints.
Q. What are the symptoms of kidney stones?
The symptoms of kidney stones include severe pain on either side of the lower back, stomachache, blood in urine, nausea and vomiting, fever, and chills.
Q. What is hyperuricemia?
Hyperuricemia refers to a condition where the blood uric acid level is above the normal range. This condition may be caused due to an overproduction of uric acid or improper elimination of it from blood.
Q. What are the symptoms of hyperuricemia?
Symptoms of hyperuricemia include inflammation, swelling, stiffness, pain in joints, pain in the lower back, abdomen, or sides, difficulty and pain during urination, blood in urine, etc.
Q. What are the risk factors for hyperuricemia?
Risk factors for hyperuricemia include kidney diseases, hypothyroidism or reduced secretion of hormones of the thyroid gland, hypertension or high blood pressure, hyperglycemia or high blood sugar, vigorous exercise of being extremely active physically, chronic exposure to lead metal, pesticide poisoning, obesity, alcoholism, and use of certain medications.
Q. What is the difference between gout and pseudogout?
Gout or gouty arthritis is a medical condition that causes painful swelling and inflammation of the joints, most commonly of the joints, toes, and lower limbs. It is caused due to excess uric acid in the blood, leading to the deposition of monosodium urate crystals (uric acid crystals) in the synovial fluid of the joints. Pseudogout is a condition that shows symptoms similar to gout, namely painful inflammation and swelling at the joints. Pseudogout most commonly affects the knee joints but may also affect the ankles, elbows, and wrists. It is caused by the formation and deposition of calcium pyrophosphate crystals in the joints. Deposition of these crystals can occur due to hypercalcemia, hypothyroidism, magnesium deficiency, high iron concentration in blood, and aging.
Q. Can I schedule an online booking for a Uric Acid test in Bangalore?
Yes. In Bangalore, you can schedule a Uric Acid test with Tata 1mg Labs. The test is easy to book, cost-effective, and available with a comprehensive report.
Q. Is a Uric Acid test eligible for home sample collection in Bangalore?
Yes, a Uric Acid test is eligible for home sample collection in Bangalore. With Tata 1mg Labs, you can schedule a test at your convenience, and select a date and time for sample collection that fits your schedule.
Q. What is the procedure to book a Uric Acid test with Tata 1mg Labs in Bangalore?
Booking a Uric Acid test with Tata 1mg Labs in Bangalore is quite straightforward. To schedule a test online, follow these steps: 1). Go to the Lab Tests section on the Tata 1mg website. 2). Add your preferred test to the shopping cart. 3). Choose a time and day that works for you as long as you also consider the essential prerequisites. 4). A confirmation notification with all the details will be sent to you once the booking is complete.
Q. How much does a Uric Acid test cost in Bangalore?
We at Tata 1mg understand the importance of affordable healthcare and, therefore, provide lab tests at a pocket-friendly budget. A Uric Acid test in Bangalore is available at Rs. 160.
Q. What is the estimated turnaround time for the results of a Uric Acid test in Bangalore?
Tata 1mg Labs understands the importance of timely results and strives to deliver them quickly. On average, we provide the results of a Uric Acid test in Bangalore in 15 hours.