Ketoacidosis overview
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Ketoacidosis is a type of metabolic acidosis which is caused by high concentrations of ketone bodies, formed by the deamination of amino acids, and the breakdown of fatty acids.
Pathophysiology
Differentiating Ketoacidosis from other Diseases
Ketoacidosis should not be confused with ketosis, which is one of the body's normal processes for the metabolism of body fat. In ketoacidosis, the accumulation of keto acids is so severe that the pH of the blood is substantially decreased.