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Kidneys

Treatment depends on the cause. See the specific types of acidosis.

Acidosis can be dangerous if untreated. Many causes respond adequately to treatment.

See the specific types of acidosis.

Although there are several types of acidosis, all will cause symptoms that require treatment by your health care provider. (See the specific types of acidosis.)

Review Date: 12/09/2005
Reviewed By: Colm C. Magee, MD, MPH, Medical Director, Renal Transplant, Brigham & Women's Hospital, and Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.