Metabolic acidosis

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Insulin production and diabetes

Acidosis - metabolic

Treatment is aimed at the underlying condition. In certain circumstances, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) may be given to improve the acidity of the blood.

The prognosis of metabolic acidosis depends on the underlying disease.

When very severe, metabolic acidosis can lead to shock or death.

Seek medical treatment if symptoms of any disease that causes metabolic acidosis appear.

Review Date: 02/13/2006
Reviewed By: David A. Kaufman, M.D., Assistant Professor, Division of Pulmonary, CriticalCare & Sleep Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY. Reviewprovided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.