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normal body pH is 7.35 to 7.45. Now there are certain conditions which alter this. In the most simplistic terms there are two main causes why the body would become acidotic ie its pH becoming less than 7.35. the first reason is when the lungs are not effectively removing the CO2 from the body, this is called respiratory acidosis. The second type is called metabolic acidosis and this occurs in severe sepsis, renal failure and drug overdoses. Either way if you are acidotic you are severely ill!
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 9y agoRespiratory acidosis is caused by your body not expelling all of the CO2 from your lungs, when you exhale. This causes a buildup of the carbon dioxide in your system, leading to acidosis. There are many different causes for this disorder and many things this disorder will cause.
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∙ 9y agoLactic acidosis is a physiological condition, wherein the body tissues have a low pH value. This is accompanied by the buildup of lactate in these tissues.
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∙ 15y agoAcidosis is usually causes by build up of carbon dioxide in the blood.
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∙ 9y agoAcidosis alkalosis is the potential hydrogen (PH) level of acid of body fluids in human beings. A PH level below 7.35 is acidosis and below 7.45 is alkalosis.
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What is the medical application of acidosis?
The medical application of acidosis is to rectify the the pH of the blood. There are two main type of acidosis which are respiratory and metabolic acidosis.
Does rebreathing result in acidosis or alkalosis?
Acidosis
Examples of acidosis?
Acidosis is high levels of acidity in the blood and other body tissue, occuring when the arterial pH falls below 7.35. The two types of acidosis are metabolic acidosis and respiratory acidosis.
What is the definition of acidosis?
Acidosis is an increased acidity in the blood
How Renal response to acidosis?
how does renal system compansate for acidosis
Causes of metabolic acidosis in burns?
Acidosis following thermal injury is common, and is most pronounced on admission. The acidosis is usually compensated by respiratory alkalosis. Acidosis develops within hours after > 30% burns. Has both metabolic and respiratory components. Former due to products of heat-damaged tissues and relative hypoxia.
What is the Medical term meaning decreased blood pH?
Usually, this acidity is caused by metabolism or respiration. Then it is called " respiratory acidosis" or "non-respiratory acidosis" (metabolic acidosis). These conditions might cause acidemia.
Is acidosis genetic?
No.
High levels of ketones in the blood can lead to diabetes insipidushigh pH of urine or acidosis.?
acidosis
What is the prognosis of renal tubular acidosis?
The prognosis is good for someone who has renal tubular acidosis and they are receiving the right treatments. They will need high doses of bicarbonate and correction of the acidosis and potassium levels are required.
What would cause metabolic alkalosis to slide into metabolic acidosis?
respiratory alkalosis would cause metabolic acidosis
What is the prognosis for respiratory acidosis?
If the underlying condition that caused the respiratory acidosis is treated and corrected, there may be no long term effects.
