Lactic Acidosis WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Lactic Acidosis
Lactic acidosis is a condition caused by the buildup of lactic acid in the body. Lactic acidosisleads to acidification of the blood (acidosis), and is considered a distinct form of metabolic acidosis. The cells produce lactic acid when they use glucose for energy in the absence of adequate oxygen. If too much lactic acid stays in the body, the balance tips and the person begins to feel ill. Read more at Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Lactic Acidosis can arise rarely as a side effect of diabetes-related medications.1
- Other risk factors include obesity and being a woman.
- Evidence has also shown a link with advanced HIV and malnutrition.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ WrongDiagnosis: Lactic Acidosis
- ↑ The Body: Lactic Acidosis
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- Contributor: Carrie Seffinga
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Carrie Seffinga
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Lactik Acidosis, Lacktick Acidosis, Lactic Asidosis, Lactic Acidosus
- Last update: Nov. 7, 2008
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