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Definition
Uric acid, a byproduct of purine metabolism, sometimes used to refer to gout.
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How it's used
People often use this term as a shorthand for the medical condition of gout itself. When someone complains about joint pain, especially in the feet or toes, locals will frequently ask if they have checked their uric acid levels as a way of suggesting they might have gout.
Examples
His big toe has been hurting a lot lately, is it high uric acid?
The doctor said his uric acid is over the limit, he needs to watch his diet and eat less meat.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the general term for pain or inflammation. While it is the root cause of gout, it is a specific chemical marker, so using it to describe any kind of physical injury or muscle soreness is medically inaccurate.
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