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difference between uric acid and urea

difference between uric acid and urea

can anyone tell me the difference between uric acid and urea in a blood test?

my urea level is normal but uric acid is high.
can this be affected by diet,or side effect of drugs?
thanks for your help
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urea is a waste of proteins or (Bun).  And the kidney controls most of that.  Uric acid is a breakdown of some foods. the kidney does get rid of that as well. Yes diet can cause it. Is your kidneys normal?
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