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High uric acid
My mother 86years old.Her one leg swelled.uric acid level in blood is 12.4.What could be the problem.Which doctor we have to consult?What happens if excess of medication?
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Your mother’s age and one-leg swelling is more important than the uric acid value right now. A uric acid of 12.4 can suggest gout, but gout usually causes joint pain, not whole-leg swelling.This could be something serious like a blood clot or infection, which needs immediate medical evaluation. Please don’t delay—take her to a hospital. Also, worrying about “excess medication” without even starting proper treatment is not the issue, the real risk is missing a dangerous diagnosis by not consulting a doctor
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