Lactaciduria

Lactaciduria is a condition in which there is an increased level of lactic acid in the urine. This occurs due to metabolic disorders, in particular carbohydrate metabolism.

The causes of lactic aciduria may be:

1. Liver dysfunction due to cirrhosis, hepatitis, jaundice

2. Severe infections

3. Long-term and uncontrolled diabetes mellitus

4. Fasting, prolonged physical activity

5. Taking certain medications

6. Inborn errors of metabolism

Elevated levels of lactic acid lead to acidic urine (aciduria). This can cause the development of urolithiasis due to the precipitation of salts in an acidified environment. Irritation of the urinary tract and the development of inflammatory diseases are also possible.

Diagnosis of lacticiduria is carried out by laboratory testing of urine. For treatment, it is necessary to eliminate the underlying cause of the metabolic disorder. A diet, vitamins, and medications may be prescribed to normalize carbohydrate metabolism. Timely detection and adequate treatment of this condition is important to prevent complications.

**Lactaciduria** is a condition in which traces of lactic acid are detected in the urine. The appearance of this deviation indicates a violation of metabolic processes in the human body. Although the development of the disease is associated with the occurrence of infectious processes in blood vessels and tissues, as well as concomitant diseases, any person can encounter this condition during their lifetime.

A significant increase in lactic acid levels, called lactatemia, is a sign of severe low blood sugar and dehydration, which is also aggravated by alcohol or certain medications. Sometimes lactacemia is provoked by the development of carcinoma, kidney or liver failure

**Symptoms** of lactic acidosis:

- general weakness and drowsiness, - diarrhea, vomiting, - thirst, - redness of the skin, - increased body temperature, - headache, - confusion, lethargy.

The pathological condition does not arise on its own; its appearance is always preceded by some kind of disease that affects the urinary system. In the case when the disease is detected in an infant or teenager, this may be due to the following reasons: * congenital kidney diseases; * diabetes; * gout; * diabetes due to fasting; * acute lack of insulin for processing glucose; * drinking alcohol; * intense physical activity; * hyperinsulinism.