Metabolic Acidosis: Symptoms & Signs (Acidosis, Metabolic)

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Metabolic Acidosis

Alternate Names : Acidosis, Metabolic

Metabolic Acidosis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?

In many cases, there are no symptoms from the metabolic acidosis. Often, there may be symptoms related to the underlying medical problem that has lead to the metabolic acidosis. If metabolic acidosis becomes severe, the person may develop:

weakness

confusion

shock

heart problems such as arrhythmias

If the metabolic acidosis is not effectively treated, it can lead to death.

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Author: Adam Brochert, MD
Reviewer: Melissa Sanders, PharmD
Date Reviewed: 07/05/01

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