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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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Unusual diagnosis: Caused by production and absorption of d-lactic acid in colon. This occurs when glucose and carbohydrates are delivered to the colon and are metabolized by gram positive anaerobes (lactobacillus). Resulting d- Lactic Acid is absorbed into bloodstream but not broken down by enzymes which only recognize l-lactic acid. So you become acidotic. Episodes of acidemia occur with carbohydrate loads.

Answered 6/26/2014

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