Metabolic

Metabolic Acidosis: An In-Depth Look at This Common Acid-Base Disorder

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Introduction Metabolic acidosis is a significant disturbance of the acid-base balance in the body, characterized by a decrease in blood pH due to an increase in hydrogen ion concentration or a loss of bicarbonate. Accurate diagnosis and management of metabolic acidosis are crucial for improving patient outcomes. This article provides a detailed exploration of metabolic … Read more

Metabolic Alkalosis

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Introduction Metabolic alkalosis is a condition where the body’s pH level becomes too high. The pH level measures how acidic or alkaline (basic) a substance is, with lower values being more acidic, higher values more alkaline, and 7 being neutral. Normally, the human body’s pH is tightly regulated around 7.4. In metabolic alkalosis, the pH … Read more