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What does doc do in case of lactic acidosis ?
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Determine cause: Many causes of this. Treatment is directed at the underlying cause. The underlying cause is often apparent from simple review of history and observation of patient. Common causes - hypovolemia, heart failure, sepsis, alcohol, diabetes and metformin....
Answered 6/28/2014
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I have just been diagnosid with d-lactic acidosis. Im having a hard time learning about it. Can u please help me understand it better?
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