Problem
Acidosis
Nature:
Acidosis is a condition of abnormal acid state in the body. There are two forms due to either: (a) a production in the body of two abnormal acids -- beta-oxybutyric and acetoacetic acids -- (also known as ketosis), or (a) a diminution in the alkali reserve of the blood. The cause is usually due to faulty metabolism of beta-oxybutyric and acetoacetic acids. Its symptoms are general lassitude, vomiting, thirst, restlessness, and the presence of acetone in the urine.
Incidence:
Acidosis occurs in diabetes mellitus when is is either untreated or inadequately treated, starvation, persistent vomiting, and delayed anaesthetic vomiting. A milder form of it may occur in severe fevers, particularly in children. If the defect is caused by changes in bicarbonate levels it is called metabolic acidosis.
Broader Problems:
Diseases of metabolismIll-defined health conditions Narrower Problems:
KetosisMetabolic acidosis Related Problems:
Grain overload Aggravates:
Irreversible coma Subject(s):
Medicine → Specific diseasesRelated UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
05.08.2019 – 23:41 CEST