Metabolic acidosis physical examination

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

Overview

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.