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Results 1 - 5 of 5 for URIC ACID
  1. Gout (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... What causes gout? Gout happens when too much uric acid (urate) builds up in your body over a long time. Uric acid is a waste product your body makes when ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/gout.html - Health Topics
  2. Kidney Stones (National Library of Medicine)  
    A kidney stone is a solid piece of material that forms in the kidney from substances in the urine. It may be as small as a grain of sand or as large as ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/kidneystones.html - Health Topics
  3. Arthritis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... type of arthritis that happens when too much uric acid builds up in the body. It often starts ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/arthritis.html - Health Topics
  4. Kidney Tests (National Library of Medicine)  
    You have two kidneys. They are fist-sized organs on either side of your backbone above your waist. Your kidneys filter and clean your blood, taking out waste ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/kidneytests.html - Health Topics
  5. Wrist Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... form of arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid in your joints Fractures (broken bones) Osteoarthritis, the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/wristinjuriesanddisorders.html - Health Topics