Uraturia

Uraturia is the medical term for the presence of urate in the urine. Urates are crystals of uric acid that can form in the kidneys and be excreted in the urine. Usually urate dissolves in urine and does not cause any problems. However, in some cases, they can form kidney or bladder stones, which can lead to pain and other health problems.

Uraturia can be caused by a variety of reasons, including problems with the body's uric acid metabolism, poor diet, obesity, certain medications, and other conditions such as gout and some forms of arthritis.

To diagnose uraturia, a urine test for the presence of urate is usually performed. If the level of urate in the urine exceeds the norm, this may indicate the presence of uraturia.

Treatment for uraturia may include changing your diet, reducing your intake of foods high in purines, which can lead to the formation of urate, and taking medications that help dissolve urate in the urine and prevent its formation.

In general, uraturia is not dangerous, but it can lead to the formation of kidney and bladder stones, which can cause pain and health problems. Therefore, it is important to know about the presence of uraturia and take measures for its treatment and prevention.