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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Hypouricemia | |||
| image = [[File:Uric_acid.png|left|thumb|Uric acid]] | |||
| caption = Uric acid | |||
| field = [[Nephrology]] | |||
| synonyms = Hypouricaemia | |||
| symptoms = Often asymptomatic, may include [[fatigue]], [[joint pain]], [[muscle weakness]] | |||
| complications = [[Kidney stones]], [[renal failure]] | |||
| onset = Any age | |||
| duration = Chronic | |||
| causes = [[Genetic disorders]], [[medications]], [[dietary factors]], [[renal tubular dysfunction]] | |||
| risks = [[Gout]], [[cardiovascular disease]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Blood test]] for [[serum uric acid]] levels | |||
| differential = [[Hyperuricemia]], [[gout]], [[renal disease]] | |||
| treatment = Address underlying cause, [[dietary modification]], [[medication]] | |||
| frequency = Rare | |||
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'''Hypouricemia''' is a condition characterized by abnormally low levels of [[uric acid]] in the blood. It is often associated with other medical conditions, such as [[renal tubular acidosis]], [[Fanconi syndrome]], and [[Wilson's disease]]. | '''Hypouricemia''' is a condition characterized by abnormally low levels of [[uric acid]] in the blood. It is often associated with other medical conditions, such as [[renal tubular acidosis]], [[Fanconi syndrome]], and [[Wilson's disease]]. | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
Hypouricemia can be caused by a variety of factors, including: | Hypouricemia can be caused by a variety of factors, including: | ||
* [[Genetic disorders]]: Certain genetic conditions can lead to hypouricemia. These include [[Lesch-Nyhan syndrome]] and [[Wilson's disease]]. | * [[Genetic disorders]]: Certain genetic conditions can lead to hypouricemia. These include [[Lesch-Nyhan syndrome]] and [[Wilson's disease]]. | ||
* [[Medications]]: Some medications, such as [[allopurinol]] and [[probenecid]], can lower uric acid levels. | * [[Medications]]: Some medications, such as [[allopurinol]] and [[probenecid]], can lower uric acid levels. | ||
* [[Diet]]: A diet low in [[purines]], which are found in certain foods and drinks, can lead to hypouricemia. | * [[Diet]]: A diet low in [[purines]], which are found in certain foods and drinks, can lead to hypouricemia. | ||
* [[Kidney disease]]: Conditions that affect the kidneys, such as [[renal tubular acidosis]] and [[Fanconi syndrome]], can cause hypouricemia. | * [[Kidney disease]]: Conditions that affect the kidneys, such as [[renal tubular acidosis]] and [[Fanconi syndrome]], can cause hypouricemia. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
The symptoms of hypouricemia can vary depending on the underlying cause. They may include: | The symptoms of hypouricemia can vary depending on the underlying cause. They may include: | ||
* [[Fatigue]] | * [[Fatigue]] | ||
* [[Muscle weakness]] | * [[Muscle weakness]] | ||
* [[Joint pain]] | * [[Joint pain]] | ||
* [[Kidney stones]] | * [[Kidney stones]] | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
Hypouricemia is typically diagnosed through a [[blood test]] that measures the level of uric acid in the blood. Additional tests may be needed to determine the underlying cause of the condition. | Hypouricemia is typically diagnosed through a [[blood test]] that measures the level of uric acid in the blood. Additional tests may be needed to determine the underlying cause of the condition. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for hypouricemia typically involves addressing the underlying cause of the condition. This may involve changes to diet, medication, or treatment of the associated medical condition. | Treatment for hypouricemia typically involves addressing the underlying cause of the condition. This may involve changes to diet, medication, or treatment of the associated medical condition. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Hyperuricemia]] | * [[Hyperuricemia]] | ||
* [[Gout]] | * [[Gout]] | ||
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* [[Fanconi syndrome]] | * [[Fanconi syndrome]] | ||
* [[Wilson's disease]] | * [[Wilson's disease]] | ||
[[Category:Medical conditions]] | [[Category:Medical conditions]] | ||
[[Category:Metabolic disorders]] | [[Category:Metabolic disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Genetic disorders]] | [[Category:Genetic disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Kidney diseases]] | [[Category:Kidney diseases]] | ||
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| Hypouricemia | |
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| Synonyms | Hypouricaemia |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Often asymptomatic, may include fatigue, joint pain, muscle weakness |
| Complications | Kidney stones, renal failure |
| Onset | Any age |
| Duration | Chronic |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Genetic disorders, medications, dietary factors, renal tubular dysfunction |
| Risks | Gout, cardiovascular disease |
| Diagnosis | Blood test for serum uric acid levels |
| Differential diagnosis | Hyperuricemia, gout, renal disease |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Address underlying cause, dietary modification, medication |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | N/A |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Deaths | N/A |
Hypouricemia is a condition characterized by abnormally low levels of uric acid in the blood. It is often associated with other medical conditions, such as renal tubular acidosis, Fanconi syndrome, and Wilson's disease.
Causes[edit]
Hypouricemia can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
- Genetic disorders: Certain genetic conditions can lead to hypouricemia. These include Lesch-Nyhan syndrome and Wilson's disease.
- Medications: Some medications, such as allopurinol and probenecid, can lower uric acid levels.
- Diet: A diet low in purines, which are found in certain foods and drinks, can lead to hypouricemia.
- Kidney disease: Conditions that affect the kidneys, such as renal tubular acidosis and Fanconi syndrome, can cause hypouricemia.
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of hypouricemia can vary depending on the underlying cause. They may include:
Diagnosis[edit]
Hypouricemia is typically diagnosed through a blood test that measures the level of uric acid in the blood. Additional tests may be needed to determine the underlying cause of the condition.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for hypouricemia typically involves addressing the underlying cause of the condition. This may involve changes to diet, medication, or treatment of the associated medical condition.
