Metabolic Acidosis
Metabolic Acidosis
Metabolic acidosis may be a serious problem and is a sign of some illnesses. It happens when your body makes too much acid or your kidneys do not get rid of enough acid. Your doctor will work to find the cause of your metabolic acidosis and treat the problem.
Name
Metabolic Acidosis
About this topic
Metabolic acidosis may be a serious problem and is a sign of some illnesses. It happens when your body makes too much acid or your kidneys do not get rid of enough acid. Your doctor will work to find the cause of your metabolic acidosis and treat the problem.
What drugs may be needed?
Change your blood pH,Bring your blood sugar levels to a normal range
Body systems
Ambulatory Care,Endocrine and Metabolic
What are other common names?
Acidosis,Dehydration Acidosis,Hyperchloremic Acidosis,Lactic Acidosis
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