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(T50.4) Poisoning: drugs affecting uric acid metabolism
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309 535 in individuals diagnosis poisoning: drugs affecting uric acid metabolism confirmed
Diagnosis poisoning: drugs affecting uric acid metabolism is diagnosed Women are 15.17% more likely than Men
131 296
Men receive the diagnosis poisoning: drugs affecting uric acid metabolism
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis poisoning: drugs affecting uric acid metabolism
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease poisoning: drugs affecting uric acid metabolism - Men aged 0-5 and Women aged 15-19
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+in in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features poisoning: drugs affecting uric acid metabolism
Absence or low individual and public risk
Poisoning: drugs affecting uric acid metabolism - what does this mean
Drugs affecting uric acid metabolism can lead to poisoning when they interfere with the body's ability to break down and excrete uric acid. this can lead to a buildup of uric acid in the bloodstream, which can cause severe side effects such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and even kidney failure.
What happens during the disease - poisoning: drugs affecting uric acid metabolism
The pathogenesis of poisoning due to drugs affecting uric acid metabolism is thought to be due to an alteration in the production and/or excretion of uric acid. this can lead to an accumulation of uric acid in the bloodstream, which can cause a variety of symptoms including nausea, vomiting, headache, abdominal pain, and joint pain. additionally, long-term accumulation of uric acid can lead to damage of the kidneys and other organs.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Perform a physical examination and obtain a medical history
- Order a complete blood count to assess for anemia, infection, and other underlying conditions
- Order a urinalysis to measure levels of uric acid
- Order a serum electrolyte panel to measure levels of electrolytes and other minerals
- Order a liver function test to assess for liver damage
- Order a renal function test to assess for kidney damage
- Order an abdominal ultrasound to assess for any organ enlargement or inflammation
- Order a CT scan or MRI to assess for any organ damage
- Order a drug screen to identify any drugs that may be causing the symptoms
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: Reduce the amount of uric acid in the body.
- Prescribe medications to reduce the production of uric acid.
- Administer medications to increase the excretion of uric acid in the urine.
- Prescribe medications to reduce inflammation and pain.
- Prescribe a low-purine diet.
- Encourage the patient to drink plenty of fluids.
- Prescribe medications to reduce the risk of kidney stones.
- Prescribe medications to reduce the risk of gout attacks.
- Prescribe medications to reduce the risk of heart disease.
- Refer the patient to a physical therapist for exercise therapy.
- Refer the patient to a nutritionist for dietary advice.
6 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Poisoning: drugs affecting uric acid metabolism - Prevention
The best way to prevent poisoning from drugs affecting uric acid metabolism is by avoiding drugs that contain these substances and by being aware of potential side effects. additionally, it is important to always follow the instructions of a healthcare provider when taking any medication.