Urology is the branch of medicine concerned with the overall health of the urinary tract and related organs. The urinary tract system is composed of numerous organs working together to expel liquid waste products from the body, and these organs include the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. In addition to conditions associated with the urinary
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Uric acid is a chemical produced when the body breaks down a substance called purines, which are found in the food and drinks we consume on a daily basis. For example, purines are found in beer, liver, anchovies, beans, peas, snack foods, sugary drinks, shellfish, etc. Uric acid usually dissolves into our blood and travels
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