Table of Contents
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Images
Treatment depends on the cause. See the specific types of acidosis.
Support Groups
Expectations (prognosis)
Acidosis can be dangerous if untreated. Many cases respond well to treatment.
Complications
See the specific types of acidosis.
Calling your health care provider
Although there are several types of acidosis, all will cause symptoms that require treatment by your health care provider.
Images
Kidneys
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Acidosis Prevention
Review Date: 11/15/2009
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of
General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington
School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical
Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
