Lactic acidosis (patient information): Difference between revisions
No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 45: | Line 45: | ||
[[Category:Needs content]] | [[Category:Needs content]] | ||
[[Category:Patient information]] | [[Category:Patient information]] | ||
[[Category:Electrolyte disturbance]] | |||
[[Category:Medical emergencies]] | |||
[[Category:Emergency medicine]] | |||
[[Category:Intensive care medicine]] | |||
[[Category:Inborn errors of metabolism]] | |||
{{WH}} | {{WH}} | ||
{{WS}} | {{WS}} | ||
Revision as of 14:26, 28 February 2013
|
Lactic acidosis |
|
Lactic acidosis On the Web |
|---|
For the WikiDoc page for this topic, click here
Please help WikiDoc by adding more content here. It's easy! Click here to learn about editing.
Overview
Lactic acidosis is when lactic acid builds ups in the bloodstream faster than it can be removed. Lactic acid is produced when oxygen levels in the body drop.
What are the symptoms of Lactic acidosis?
- Nausea
- Weakness
What causes Lactic acidosis?
The most common cause of lactic acidosis is intense exercise. However, it can also be caused by certain diseases, such as:
A common medicine used to treat diabetes called metformin can also cause lactic acidosis. If you take this medicine, have your electrolyte levels checked 1 - 2 weeks after starting it.
Who is at highest risk?
Diagnosis
- Blood tests to check electrolyte levels
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
The main treatment for lactic acidosis is to correct the medical problem that causes the condition.