Metabolic acidosis

Metabolic acidosis is a violation of the body's acid-base balance, in which the level of acidity decreases, which can lead to negative health consequences. In this article we will look at the causes, symptoms and treatment of metabolic acidosis.

Causes of acidosis Metabolic acidosis can occur for various reasons. The most common are: - impaired functioning of the kidneys - they are involved in removing acid from the body and therefore, with kidney diseases, various acids accumulate in the blood; - taking certain medications; - decreased gastric acidity due to decreased secretion of hydrochloric acid by the stomach; - some skin diseases accompanied by sweating

Symptoms of an acidotic state in a patient can vary and are often associated with specific pathologies that cause acidosis. A person may complain of poor performance, drowsiness, weakness, muscle pain, nausea and vomiting, general malaise, etc. For each specific case, the doctor selects an individual set of therapeutic measures. Symptoms may appear fully or depend on the advanced pathological course of the disease. If acidosis is not treated, it can lead to serious health problems, including disability and death. Therefore, if you notice any