Uric Acid
Uric acid is serum uric acid in the blood. Uric acid is a waste product that is produced as a result of metabolism, and is eventually excreted from the body with urine. The amount of uric acid in the body may increase due to various factors, and if it exceeds 7.0 mg/dL, it is diagnosed as "hyperuricemia."
What causes increased uric acid
・A lot of uric acid is produced in the body (alcohol, diet, obesity, congenital metabolic disorder and disease)
・Poor excretion of uric acid (constitution, dehydration, alcohol, diet, obesity) is considered.
If left unchecked, high uric acid can lead to gout, kidney damage, urinary stones, and arteriosclerosis. In addition, they often have lifestyle-related diseases such as hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and dyslipidemia, which may progress further.
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lab standard range |
Checkup evaluation |
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normal |
minor abnormality |
Re-examination / lifestyle improvement required. |
Detailed examination / |
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A |
B |
C |
D |
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2.1 ~ 7.0 |
2.1 ~ 7.0 |
7.1 ~ 7.9 |
~ 2.0 OR 8.0 ~ 8.9 |
9.0 ~ |
■ Those with high uric acid levels
If your uric acid level is between 7.1 and 8.9 mg/dL (criteria B and C) and you do not have an attending physician, you can consult with your local health center. You can also receive health guidance if necessary.
Those with a uric acid level of 9.0 mg/dL or higher (criterion D) are recommended to visit their primary care physician or medical institution with the test results. Please inform the Health Center about the result of the examination.
■Those with extremely low uric acid levels
Renal hypouricemia (excessive excretion of uric acid by the kidneys) is most often the case. It is said that there is a risk of post-exercise acute kidney injury and urolithiasis. Be careful not to get dehydrated by taking plenty of water.
