Acidosis

An abnormally high acidity of the blood and other body tissues. Acidosis can be either respiratory or metabolic.

Symptoms of Acidosis

The following features are indicative of Acidosis:

headache
shortness of breath
vomiting
confusion
feeling tired
diarrhea
coma
sleepiness
flapping tremor
dysfunction of cerebrum

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Common Causes of Acidosis

The following are the most common causes of Acidosis:

when arterial pH falls below 7.35
renal disease
diabetes
diarrhea

Risk Factors for Acidosis

The following factors may increase the likelihood of Acidosis:

Sjogren’s syndrome
systemic lupus erythematosus
urinary tract obstruction

Prevention of Acidosis

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Acidosis. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:

intake of potassium and magnesium citrates supplements

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Acidosis

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Acidosis:

Arterial blood gas analysis: Helps to measure amounts of arterial gases
Electrolytes test: To look for the disease
Chest x-ray: To determine the exact cause of disease
CT (Computed tomography) abdomen: Helps to diagnose the disease

Complications of Acidosis if untreated

Yes, Acidosis causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Acidosis is left untreated:

coma

Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.

This page provides information for Acidosis.