Question 1

what is the definition or description of: acidosis?

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Acid build up: Normally our body chemistry is kept in a narrow range, and in particular the amount of acid in the body is kept within a narrow range. The amount of acid is measured by a value called the ph.  It is normally a value between 7.35 and 7.45, values below 7.35 are considered to be "acidotic" a patient with this value of the blood chemistry would have an "acidosis".

Question 2

what is diabetic keto acidosis?

Accepted Answer

DKA: A metabolic emergency for patients primarily with type 1 diabetes, DKA symptoms include those of high blood sugars initially. As the ketones build up, patients may have a fruity odor on the breath, get abdominal pain & vomit. Because they're already urinating a lot, dehydration can get bad. Some may breathe fast, get headaches, have altered consciousness. Without proper treatment, death imminent.

Question 3

what causes diabetic keto acidosis?

Accepted Answer

Dka: Diabetic ketoacidosis is a condition whereby glucose which is used by cells for energy is not made available to the cells due to a lack of insulin. The lack of Insulin causes a dramatic rise in blood sugar triggering a host of meatbolic derangemants including dehydration as well as the production of ketones which are toxic as it raises the bodies acid level and will affect potassium levels.

Question 4

what exactly is hyperchloremic acidosis?

Accepted Answer

Loss of fixed base: This is lost from the body when the proximal renal tubule does a poor job of reabsorbing bicarbonate, (sodium bicarbonate) drainage of pancreatic fluid, diarrhea (usually rich in potassium and bicarbonate), and a few less common entities. It's a sign on a lab report intended to guide treatment rather than a disease itself. Great question, and thanks for asking.

Question 5

when you ascend to high elevation acidosis or alkalosis?

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Respiratory: alkalosis by increasing ventilation reducing carbon dioxide

Question 6

how long does it take to recover from acidosis (from long term acetezolomide use) when blood biochemistry tests are all very abnormal. stopped the medication. how long to feel better? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: To recover from metabolic acidosis due to acetazolamide your body (mainly kidneys) needs several days for self correcting the abnormal acid-base and electrolyte imbalance after the medication is cleared from your body. You can hasten the recovery by drinking Polycitra (OTC) 2 tablespoons, three times a day for a couple days.

Question 7

what's lactic acidosis?

Accepted Answer

Lactate + low pH: Lowered ph in your blood accompanied with a build-up of lactate.

Question 8

how do we treat lactic acidosis ?

Accepted Answer

Lactic acidosis: Severe lactic acidosis  (la) is often associated with poor prognosis. Recognition and correction of the underlying process is the major step in the treatment of this serious condition. Intravenous administration of sodium bicarbonate (sb) has been the mainstay in the treatment of lactic acidosis. Dialysis, peritoneal in particular, can also be used in some cases to avoid a massive sb load.

Question 9

does food change lactic acidosis levels?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Many foods are acidic in nature and so anything acidic can make an acidosis worse. Alkaline diets (increasing avocado, kale, spinach, cucumber, celery for example) can help balance and acidic condition. Meats are very acidic, by the way.

Question 10

what are ways to treat metabolic acidosis?

Accepted Answer

See below: Medications used to treat metabolic acidosis are sodium bicarbonate or citrate salts.
Discuss doses and preparations with your doctor.

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