Question #0134b

2 Answers
Sep 15, 2015

When the blood uric acid level rises above 7 mg/dL. Collection of uric acid crystals in the joints, especially in your toes and fingers occurs and this is reason for expansion.

Sep 15, 2015

due to crystallization of excess uric acid

Explanation:

As mentioned in previous answer if the levels of Uric Acid increases the excess amount starts to crystallize around the joint fluid area called synovial fluid and thus giving them the inflammation symptom. Amount greater than 7mg/dl in the blood count as high level of uric acid. High levels of uric acids can either be due to excess of uric acid production or failure of removal of the uric acid.

The reason why and how the crystals forms and is it hereditary or else is still not known.