The breakdown of purine by the body during metabolism results in the release of a byproduct called uric acid. Purine naturally occurs in the body as well as some foods like anchovies, oatmeal, dried beans, sea fish, and meat, etc. It gets eliminated during urination. The uric acid released as a metabolic byproduct travels through… Continue reading Uric acid crystals in urine
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Unable to Urinate
Some people are unable to urinate and this can be a concerning underlying medical condition which is technically called as Urinary Retention. This is basically inability of a person to pass urine and empty the bladder. In chronic cases of urinary retention, affected individual often face difficulty starting urine stream to vacant the bladder completely.… Continue reading Unable to Urinate
Normal Uric Acid Levels
Uric acid is a waste byproduct made during the process of purine breakdown by the body. Purine is a type of chemical that naturally occurs in the body. It is also present in some foods. The uric acid thus produced travels through the bloodstream, gets filtered by the kidneys, and eventually gets removed along with… Continue reading Normal Uric Acid Levels
Urine Smells like Ammonia – It is a problem?
Regular waste elimination is a very important aspect of Human body. This waste can be eliminated from body by means of stool, urine or even perspiration mechanism. Of these several waste eliminating mechanisms urination plays a very vital role. It not only detoxifies your body off the waste, harmful and unwanted substances; but also directly… Continue reading Urine Smells like Ammonia – It is a problem?