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Lactic Acid

LACTIC ACIDOSIS 

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

Causes

The most common cause is intense exercise. However, it can also be caused by certain diseases, such as sepsis, respiratory failure, AIDS, cancer, and kidney failure.

Metformin, a common medicine used to treat diabetes, can also cause lactic acidosis. People taking this medicine should have their electrolyte levels checked 1 - 2 weeks after starting it.

Symptoms

Nausea

Weakness

Exams and Tests

Blood tests to check electrolyte levels

Treatment
1.Acid acid treatment 
2. Lactic acid treatment +oxygen  treatment

                     Shri 
Shivay Health Research Institute
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