Lactic acidosisDefinition:
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.
Full article >>>Lactic acidosis:
Acidosis (too much
acid in the body) due to the buildup of
lactic acid in the body.
Lactic acidois occurs when cells
make lactic acid (from
glucose) faster than it can be
metabolized.
Full article >>>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.
Full article >>>Lactic acidosis can be caused by taking large doses of acetaminophen and alcohol and by
intravenous infusion of
epinephrine,
glucagon,
fructose, or sorbitol.
Antifreeze poisoning can also cause
lactic acidosis.
Full article >>>Effect of co
enzyme 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.
Full article >>>Lactic acidosis Lactose intolerance Laennec's
cirrhosis Lambert-Eaton Syndrome Lamellar
ichthyosis Lancefield group B streptococcus
Landouzy-Dejerine
muscular dystrophy Landry-
Guillain-Barre syndrome Langerhans
cell histiocytosis ...
Full article >>>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.
Full article >>>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.
Full article >>>LabyrinthitisLack of
Intrinsic FactorLacrimal
Gland TumorLactase Deficiency (
Lactose Intolerance)
Lactic Acidosis ...
Full article >>>It is currently in phase III
clinical trials in patients with closed
head injury and in phase II trials related to the
treatment of
stroke patients and the
treatment of pediatric patients suffering from
congenital lactic acidosis.
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