Respiratory acidosis occurs when the lungs can’t remove enough of the carbon dioxide (CO2) that the body produces. Excess CO2 causes the pH of your blood and other bodily fluids to decrease, making ...

Metabolic acidosis happens when your body is more acidic than basic. This condition is also called acute metabolic acidosis. It’s a common side effect of some chronic and urgent health problems.

Respiratory acidosis is when breathing out does not remove enough carbon dioxide from the body, and the leftover carbon dioxide mixes with water in the body, causing high levels of acid in the blood.

Hello, nursing students and young nurses. Last time, we covered hypoglycemia, an acute complication of 'dropping too low.' This time, we will cover its counterpart, the acute complication of 'rising ...

SEVERE metabolic acidosis, when it occurs in diabetic patients, is generally the result of excessive hepatic production of acetoacetic and beta-hydroxybutyric acid. Exceptional cases of metabolic ...

young man suffering from gastritis abdominal pain due to flatulence diarrhea or acidosis. Did you know that the pH of the human body ranges between 7.35 and 7.45, which is slightly alkaline? But what ...

Background A 51-year-old man with HIV infection on highly active antiretroviral therapy presented with abdominal pain and exertional dyspnea. Physical examination revealed increased respiration and ...

Metabolic acidosis happens when the chemical balance of acids and bases in your blood gets thrown off. This can happen when your body: Is making too much acid Isn't getting rid of enough acid Doesn't ...