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Hello. i was told i have an anion gap of 18 which is above normal. is this a big concern?
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Depends: Very difficult to answer without specifics regarding the situation. Hopefully something of no concern though. A pneumonic for anion gap acidosis is MUDPILES. See if anything fits. One commonly overlooked reason for excess acids is starvation ketosis. Check in with your doctor.
Answered 6/21/2017
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How do you FEEL?: If you feel okay, I'd ignore it. Reference ranges are set so that a few percent of healthies fall outside on either end, as you have.
Answered 2/8/2016
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