Why are my uric acid levels always high?

Question

Hi doctor,

I have a bad throat, cold and mild fever. I am taking antibiotic Amoxycillin and Ibugesic plus. Can I get liver function test and kidney function test at this time or should I wait?

Answer 1

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It is advisable to get the liver and kidney function tests done after a week, as these drugs alter the test results.

For further queries consult an internal medicine physician online.

Answer 2

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I saw your reports (attachment removed to protect patient's identity).

Your renal function tests are abnormal. You need to consult a nephrologist with these reports.

Your liver function test may be abnormal secondary to the drug effects.

For further information consult an internal medicine physician online.

Answer 3

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Increased uric acid is the result of increased metabolism by the body. It can be elevated in gout also.

If it is not evaluated within a week, it can be harmful.

I suggest you do the following investigations:

RFT (renal function test).
Uric acid.
eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate).

I suggest you take tablet Feburic (Febuxostat) 40 mg, once a day for seven days, tablet Shelcal (elemental Calcium and Vitamin D3) 500 mg, twice a day for 10 days and capsule Laretol (Calcitriol) 0.25, once a day for 10 days. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines with their consent.

Revert after 15 days with the reports.

For further queries consult an internal medicine physician online.