Gamuts

Hyperuricemia

Hyperuricemia is an abnormally high level of uric acid in the blood. In the pH conditions of body fluid, uric acid exists largely as urate, the ion form. [Source: Wikipedia ]

May Cause
Bladder wall calcification
Medullary nephrocalcinosis
Renal tubular blockage
Vascular calcification
Widespread soft-tissue calcification
May Be Caused by
Antimetabolite therapy
Gout
Hyperuricemia - anemia - renal failure
May Cause
Bladder wall calcification
Medullary nephrocalcinosis
Renal tubular blockage
Vascular calcification
Widespread soft-tissue calcification
May Be Caused by
Antimetabolite therapy
Gout
Hyperuricemia - anemia - renal failure


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