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What is Acidosis?
A pathologic state characterized by an increase in the concentration of hydrogen ions in the arterial blood above the normal level, 40 nmol/L, or pH less than 7.4; may be caused by an accumulation of carbon dioxide or acidic products of metabolism or by a decrease in the concentration of alkaline compounds.
Questions and answers on "Acidosis"
my nephrologist says that I have acidosis. I take 2 sodium bicarbonate twice daily. I do not know anything about this condition. my creatinine and...
MD Hello,
If your creatinine and blood urea are high, your doctor would have told you that your kidney function is reduced. Acid is normally produced...
I ve recently noticed that my mum has a high respiratory rate , upon measuring it a few times at rest, the value comes to about 24 breaths per...
MD Dear MS. Nutty.neuron,
Im really concerned that your mother is hyperventilating( ie increased respiratory rate above 14breaths/min)
it would have...
respiratory distress in newborn
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I had a question about some lab values that were taken of my newborn in hospital. He was...
MD Hi Dr XXXXXXX
Thanks for posting your query.
I am sorry for what your baby had been going through. The most important thing here is to realize that...
