Gout
An example of a disease that affects the endocrine system could be hypothyroidism or diabetes.
High uric acid levels can be caused by: * Primary hyperuricemia ** Your body increases production of uric acid from purine ** Your kidneys cannot get rid of the uric acid in your blood so the resultinglevels are high* Secondary hyperuricemia ** Certain cancers (or the associated chemotherapy agents)** Kidney disease - this may cause you to not be able excete the uric acid ** Medications - can cause increased levels of uric acid in the blood ** Endocrine or metabolic conditions such as diabetes or acidosis Aside: Elevated uric acid levels may produce:* kidney problems * gout
The acid reflux disease is caused by high acidity in your stomach and the back flow of it up into the esophagus. The tissue in your chest and throat is not used to the high levels of acid and get burnt causing issues such as heartburn and laryngitis.
Homocysteine is an amino acid your body uses to make protein and to build and maintain tissue. But high levels of homocysteine may increase your risk of coronary artery disease.
RTA is suspected when a person has certain symptoms indicative of the disease or when routine tests show high blood acid levels and low blood potassium levels.
Some Disorders of the endocrine system include Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes insipidus, hyperthyroidism, dwarfism, gigantism, S.A.D.S and acromegaly.see link:http://projects.cbe.ab.ca/Diefenbaker/Biology/Bio%20Website%20Final/notes/endocrine/3_disorders.html
High levels of uric acid in an animal could be caused by a number of issues. For example, there is a genetic defect in Dalmatians that causes them to have unhealthy levels of uric acid. If your animal has high levels of uric acid, you should consult your veterinarian, without question.
No Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease and the amount of uric acid in the blood does not affect this disease. High levels of uric acid in the blood can however lead to what is known as Gouty arthritis, which is the result of uric acid turning int fine sharp crystals that settle in joints and other parts of the body.
No there is no connection between uric acid content in the blood and RA. Ra is an Autoimmune disease and high uric acid in the blood is not likely to have an effect on that. However ther is nothing that says that you cant suffer from both problems simultaneously.
"The ''uric acid test" is ordered if the doctor suspects high levels of uric acid''
No, it's the effect of a disease. ( High blood pressure, high cholesterol levels...etc)
Yes, pistachios contain moderate levels of purines, which are broken down into uric acid in the body. Consuming large amounts of pistachios could potentially increase uric acid levels in individuals who are susceptible to gout or have high levels of uric acid.