Metabolic Acidosis

Metabolic Acidosis is a medical condition characterized by an imbalance in the body's acid-base balance, leading to excessive acidity in the body fluids.

Pronunciation

Metabolic Acidosis is pronounced as meh-tuh-bol-ik as-i-doh-sis.

Etymology

The term "Metabolic Acidosis" is derived from the Greek words "metabole" meaning change and "acidus" meaning sour or tart. The term "osis" is a common medical suffix that indicates a disease or abnormal condition.

Definition

Metabolic Acidosis is a serious electrolyte disorder characterized by an imbalance in the body's acid-base balance, leading to excessive acidity in the body fluids. It occurs when the body produces too much acid or when the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the body.

Causes

Metabolic Acidosis can be caused by a variety of conditions, including Kidney disease, Diabetes, Poisoning by aspirin or antifreeze, severe Dehydration, and certain types of Cancer.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Metabolic Acidosis can include rapid breathing, confusion, fatigue, headache, sleepiness, lack of appetite, jaundice, and increased heart rate.

Treatment

Treatment for Metabolic Acidosis typically involves treating the underlying cause of the condition. This may include administering intravenous fluids, medications to balance the levels of electrolytes in the body, and in severe cases, dialysis.

Related Terms

• Acidosis
• Alkalosis
• Metabolic Alkalosis
• Respiratory Acidosis
• Respiratory Alkalosis

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Metabolic Acidosis
• Wikipedia's article - Metabolic Acidosis

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