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Is Uric Acid Level Of 161 A Cause For Concern?

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Posted on Thu, 12 Nov 2015
Question: My septic arthritis/gout has not gotten better. Spoke w/my kidney specialist, blood work was done. My uric acid was 161. No further treatment has been suggested. Still unable to walk or put shoes on. Any suggestions?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (8 hours later)
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,

Thank you for posting your query on HCM.

Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that , I would want to know in which joint your are having septic arthritis . Gout and septic arthritis are two different issues and treatment needs to be tailored accordingly for the same .

Since you are having CKD , medicines used will be very limited , best would be giving a short course of steroids and using tramadol for pain relief for gout . But that may exacerbate your septic arthritis so decision needs to be taken judiciously . Please send me your test reports also so that I can have a better understanding and guide you accordingly .

Take care.

Dr. Shruti
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Is Uric Acid Level Of 161 A Cause For Concern?

Brief Answer: Please provide the complete information. Detailed Answer: Dear Madam, Thank you for posting your query on HCM. Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that , I would want to know in which joint your are having septic arthritis . Gout and septic arthritis are two different issues and treatment needs to be tailored accordingly for the same . Since you are having CKD , medicines used will be very limited , best would be giving a short course of steroids and using tramadol for pain relief for gout . But that may exacerbate your septic arthritis so decision needs to be taken judiciously . Please send me your test reports also so that I can have a better understanding and guide you accordingly . Take care. Dr. Shruti