Lactic acidosis: A condition which is characterized by the occurance of a metabolic acidosis due to the accumulation of lactic acid. See free access online books about Lactic acidosis below. See detailed information below for a list of 74 causes of Lactic acidosis, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Lactic acidosis as a symptom include:
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causes of Lactic acidosis
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When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Lactic acidosis as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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Lactic acidosis: a type of metabolic acidosis caused by accumulation of lactic acid due to tissue hypoxia, drug effect, or unknown etiology.
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Acidosis caused by accumulation of lactic acid more rapidly than it can be metabolized. It may occur spontaneously or in association with diseases such as diabetes mellitus, leukemia, or liver failure.
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Acidosis caused by accumulation of lactic acid more rapidly than it can be metabolized; may occur spontaneously or in association with diseases such as diabetes mellitus, leukemia, or liver failure.
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The list below shows some of the causes of Lactic acidosis mentioned in various sources:
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Lactate levels raised (plasma or serum), Lactic acidaemia
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Medical Conditions associated with Lactic acidosis:
Acidosis (69 causes)
Symptoms related to Lactic acidosis:
Acidosis (69 causes), Ketoacidosis (3 causes), Blood symptoms, Bacterial overgrowth of small intestine, Coenzyme Q10 deficiency, Cuffed blood sample, Cyanides, Didanosine, Dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase deficiency, Emtricitabine, Ethanol, Ethylmalonic encephalopathy, Fructose intolerance
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