Metabolic acidosis
Alternative Names
Acidosis - metabolic
Symptoms
Most symptoms are caused by the disease or condition that is causing the metabolic acidosis. Metabolic acidosis itself usually causes rapid breathing. Confusion or lethargy may also occur.
Exams and Tests
Blood tests to diagnose metabolic acidosis may include:
- An arterial blood gas to assess the severity of the metabolic acidosis
- A metabolic panel to reveal the cause and severity of the metabolic acidosis
- A complete blood count (CBC) to assess possible causes of metabolic acidosis
References
Judge BS. Metabolic acidosis: differentiating the causes in the poisoned patient. Med Clin North Am. 2005; 89(6):1107-1124.
Kraut JA. Metabolic acidosis of CKD: diagnosis, clinical characteristics, and treatment. Am J Kidney Dis. 2005; 45(6): 978-993.
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