Lactic acid

Lactic acid test
Definition
Lactic acid is an acid produced by cells during chemical processes in the body that do not require oxygen (anaerobic metabolism).
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Lactic acidosis occurs when lactic acid accumulates in the blood stream at a faster rate than it can be eliminated. Lactic acid is produced when oxygen levels in the body drop. The most common cause is intensive exercise.
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Lactic acidosis is a feature of different disorders. It is an important sign of diabetes that is out of control. It is also a rare but dreaded adverse reaction from the drug metformin (Glucophage) for type 2 diabetes .
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Alternate Names
: Lactate Dehydrogenase, Lactic Acid Dehydrogenase
Normal Values
Normal values may vary slightly from laboratory to laboratory. A typical range is 105-333 IU/L (international units per liter).
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LACTIC ACIDOSIS: High levels of lactic acid in the blood, which is potentially fatal. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and shortness of breath. The use of nucleoside analogs can contribute to lactic acidosis.
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lactic acid dehydrogenase
One of a group of enzymes found in the blood and other body tissues, and involved in energy production in cells. An increased amount in the blood may be a sign of tissue damage and some types of cancer or other diseases.
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Salicylic/lactic acid paste: this destroys the skin cells and may be applied at home on a daily basis. the destroyed layers of skin are then regularly scraped away.
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Effect of coenzyme Q10 in patients with mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes (MELAS): evaluation by noninvasive tissue oximetry. J Neurol.Sci. 1-1-1999;162(1):65-68.
Akihama, T., Nakamoto, Y., Shindo, T.
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The main byproduct of this inefficient metabolism is a chemical called lactic acid. This is the same lactic acid secreted by your muscles during a strenuous workout.
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The accumulation of lactic acid in muscle tissue and the depletion of glycogen (stored glucose) results in muscle fatigue. The contractile properties of muscle are reduced, and continued exertion is impossible unless the muscle is allowed to rest.
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One systemic measure of tissue anoxia is the serum lactate (lactic acid) test. When cells are forced to produce energy without oxygen, as would happen during anoxia, lactic acid is one of the byproducts.
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Undigested lactose fermented by bacteria in the colon creates lactic acid and other fatty acids, which can be detected in a stool sample, along with glucose as a result of unabsorbed lactose.
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it is thought that when alcohol is converted to lactic acid, it reduces the amount of uric acid that is removed from the body through the kidneys.
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Lactic acidosis is an accumulation of lactic acid. This can be caused by many conditions, including prolonged lack of oxygen, certain diseases, prolonged exercise, hyperventilation, and medications such as oral medications used to treat diabetes.
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As the disorder progresses, symptoms may also include generalised weakness, lack of muscle tone, and episodes of lactic acidosis. Lactic acidosis, the accumulation of lactic acid in the brain, may lead to impairment of breathing and kidney function.
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The mineral, calcium, has to be combined with another substance in order that it might be maintained in a stable compound (calcium lactate is calcium plus lactic acid).
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Dry skin - Try using a moisturizer that contains at least one of the following ingredients: glycerin, urea, pyroglutamic acid, sorbitol, lactic acid, lactate salts or alpha-hydroxy acids.
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SmartPin/PLLA (poly-L-lactic acid) pin Resorbable polymer pin for fixation of fractures of non-load-bearing bones; indicated for use in osteotomies and arthrodesis and fixation of apical, osteochondral, and cancellous non-load-bearing bone fractures.
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Creams and lotions that contain keratolytic agents, such as urea, salicylate, lactic acid, vitamin A, and propylene glycols are also available. These lotions are not as hydrolizing as emollients.
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