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Will High Uric Acid And Calculus Have Any Affect On Kidney?
Sir, I had a uric acid stone in my right kidney in 2002 and during IVP the stone got flushed. In Sept 2011 I got high fever with severe joint pains. On testing for chicken quinea /dengue virus, the uric acid was 7.3. Immediately the Doc.(MD) told me to take Zyloric tablets for a month. After a month on stopping the Zyloric for 10 days second test was done. There was increase in Uric acid to 8.1 and 2mm calculaus was found in left kidney. He advised to take zyloric for further 3 months and lot of water. Will it affect the kidney in the long run? Should I go to a Nephrologist? Pl advise .
Tue, 28 Apr 2020
Hello,
High uric acid may cause renal stones and also cause gouty arthritis. It may not cause any damages to the kidney. Do you may take the drug. If you won't take the drug it may cause increase the size of stone lead to kidney problems. Drink plenty of liquids and water. If symptoms not improved please consult with your nephrologist he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
High uric acid may cause renal stones and also cause gouty arthritis. It may not cause any damages to the kidney. Do you may take the drug. If you won't take the drug it may cause increase the size of stone lead to kidney problems. Drink plenty of liquids and water. If symptoms not improved please consult with your nephrologist he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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