Metabolic acidosis physical examination

Metabolic acidosis Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Metabolic Acidosis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Metabolic acidosis physical examination On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Metabolic acidosis physical examination All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Metabolic acidosis physical examination
CDC on Metabolic acidosis physical examination
Metabolic acidosis physical examination in the news
Blogs on Metabolic acidosis physical examination
Directions to Hospitals Treating Metabolic acidosis
Risk calculators and risk factors for Metabolic acidosis physical examination

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Physical examination

• Occasionally reveals signs of disease, but is otherwise normal

Eyes

• retinal edema can be a sign of methanol (methyl alcohol) intoxication

Neurologic

• Cranial nerve abnormalities can be observed in ethylene glycol poisoning

Extremities

• Longstanding chronic metabolic acidosis leads to osteoporosis and can cause fractures.