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What Is Ketone Acidosis?
Acidosis is a condition in which there is excessive acid in the body fluids. It is the opposite of alkalosis (a condition in which there is excessive base in the body fluids).
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The kidneys and lungs maintain the balance (proper pH level) of chemicals called acids and bases in the body. Acidosis occurs when acid builds up or when bicarbonate (a base) is lost. Acidosis is classified as either
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Metabolic acidosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Metabolic acidosis is a condition in which there is too much acid in the body fluids.Alternative NamesAcidosis - metabolicCauses, incidence, and risk... Read more »
Ketones: urine
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A ketones urine test measures the presence or absence of ketones in the urine. Alternative Names Ketone bodies - urine; Urine ketones ... Read more »
Serum ketones
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Ketones are substances produced when fat cells break down in the blood. A serum ketone test is a measurement of how many ketones are in the... Read more »
Respiratory acidosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Respiratory acidosis is a condition that occurs when the lungs cannot remove all of the carbon dioxide the body produces. This disrupts the body's... Read more »
Lactic acidosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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