HEALTH SERVICE

Uric Acid Test

High uric acid level refers to the condition of high concentration of uric acid in blood. It gives you an indication of failure of uric acid secretion in urine or increased production of uric acid in body. Common causes of such conditions could be due to medical conditions, medications, genetics and dietary factors.

Most noticeable symptom of high uric acid is inflammation of joints called gout. Gout is characterized by extreme sharp pain in the joint which worsen in response to minimal pressure and often seen as swollen joint.

Why do you need to monitor uric acid level?
Although there is no published data on the prevalence of gout in Malaysia, it is one of the most commonly illness seen in general practice and in increasing trend.

Early detection and proper monitoring of uric acid can reduce the risk of worsening gout and in severe case, kidney complications.

We can offer advice and support on how to reduce the risk with professional recommendations. Visit your nearest Aeon Wellness Pharmacy and have a Uric Acid Test for just RM 9.34.

References

http://www.moh.gov.my/penerbitan/CPG2017/3893.pdf
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003476.htm