Gastric leaks that are medically known as perforations occur when there are holes in the stomach wall. This condition can be caused by several things, ranging from peptic ulcers to surgical complications. Gastric organs located on the left side of the upper abdomen have the task of receiving food from the esophagus. This organ will secrete stomach acid and enzymes that function to digest food. When the stomach leak, of course its function in digesting food will be disrupted. Gastric leaks generally cause symptoms in the form of severe abdominal pain, which is accompanied by chest pain, nausea, vomiting, bulging stomach, tightness and difficulty defecating. In more severe conditions, this condition can also be accompanied by vomiting and bloody bowel movements. Causes Gastric Leaks The following are some conditions that can cause the stomach to leak: 1. Gastric ulcer Gastric leaking can occur due to a wound on the inner surface of the stomach wall, otherwise known as a stomach ...
Uric acid test serves to determine the level of uric acid in the body with blood or urine samples. This test can be a tool to diagnose and monitor various diseases, such as gout and kidney stones. Uric acid is a waste product of the breakdown of a substance called purine, which the kidneys filter and remove with urine. Gout tests are generally recommended by doctors if you often experience joint pain or lower back pain, also if you have been diagnosed with gout or kidney stones. Gout Test Procedure Based on the sample examination, in general there are two methods that can be done to measure uric acid levels in the body: Blood sample The doctor will ask you to fast (not eat and drink) about 4 hours before the uric acid test is done. Next, a blood sample will be taken from the veins, usually in the folds of the arms. The blood drawing procedure only takes a few minutes, then you can go home. Blood samples will be examined in the laboratory, and the results can be taken within a ...