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Lactic acidosis

Overview

What are the symptoms?

What are the causes?

Diagnosis

Treatment options

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Overview

Lactic acidosis is when lactic acid builds ups in the bloodstream faster than it can be removed. Lactic acid is produced when oxygen levels in the body drop.

What are the symptoms of Lactic acidosis?

  • Nausea
  • Weakness

What causes Lactic acidosis?

The most common cause of lactic acidosis is intense exercise. However, it can also be caused by certain diseases, such as:

A common medicine used to treat diabetes called metformin can also cause lactic acidosis. If you take this medicine, have your electrolyte levels checked 1 - 2 weeks after starting it.

Diagnosis

  • Blood tests to check electrolyte levels

Treatment options

The main treatment for lactic acidosis is to correct the medical problem that causes the condition.

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