Lactic acidosis

:: Definition :: Causes :: Symptoms :: Treatment :: Further Reading

Search results last updated: 5/8/2009

lactic acidosis - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

Lactic acidosis: Acidosis (too much acid in the body) due to the buildup of lactic acid in the body. Lactic acidois occurs when cells make lactic acid (from glucose ) faster than it can be metabolized. The key signs of lactic acidosis include unusually deep and rapid breathing, vomiting, and abdominal pain. ...
[ read more.. ]

Causes of lactic acidosis (Source: MedLinePlus)

The most common cause is intense exercise. However, it can also be caused by certain diseases, such as sepsis, respiratory failure, AIDS, cancer, and kidney failure. Metformin, a common medicine used to treat diabetes, can also cause lactic acidosis. People taking this medicine should have their electrolyte levels checked 1 - 2 weeks after starting it. ... [ read more.. ]

Symptoms of lactic acidosis (Source: MedLinePlus)

Nausea; Weakness. ... [ read more.. ]

lactic acidosis - Conventional Treatments (Source: MedLinePlus)

The primary treatment for lactic acidosis is correcting the underlying medical problem that causes the condition. ... [ read more.. ]

Further Reading on lactic acidosis

Lactic Acid ( WebMD ) A lactic acid test is a blood test that measures the level of lactic acid produced in the body, mainly by muscle tissue and red blood cells. The Skinny on Fat Drugs ( WebMD ) What Works, What Doesn't, What's Next...and future of weight loss drugs. An overview of the article follows. Here's the...It can also cause a serious problem -- lactic acidosis -- in some patients...

	lactic acidosis: Health Search Results from the Invisible Web

lactic acidosis: Health Search Results from the Invisible Web