Acidosis - Causes and Signs of Acidosis

Types

There are a number of classifications of this disease.

According to the level of the hydrogen index of the blood, the following types are distinguished:

• compensated - the physiological norm of the indicator is typical. The patient experiences increased heart rate and breathing, and blood pressure increases.

• subcompensated - within the range from 7.34 to 7.25. There is a violation of cardiac activity, shortness of breath, sometimes vomiting or diarrhea.
• uncompensated - below 7.24. Characterized by dizziness, drowsiness, fainting, and problems with the cardiovascular and digestive systems.

Due to the cause of acidosis, it can be:

• gas (respiratory) - in case of insufficient natural ventilation of the lungs or with an increased content of carbon dioxide in the air;
• metabolic (exchange) - develops as a result of the accumulation of acidic products in the body due to disruption of normal metabolism;
• excretory - in turn, is divided into renal and gastrointestinal;
• exogenous - due to the intake of excessive amounts of certain acids or acid-forming products into the body.

Causes

Dysfunction can occur as a result of several factors or as a consequence of certain diseases. Among them:

• diseases accompanied by fever;
• long-term intestinal disorders (diarrhea);
• pregnancy;
• starvation;
• diabetes mellitus;
• thyrotoxicosis;
• circulatory failure;
• diseases of the urinary organs.

The likelihood of acidosis increases significantly with poor nutrition, a sedentary lifestyle and prolonged exposure to stress.

Symptoms

Patients may complain of the following symptoms: nausea and vomiting, increased frequency and depth of breathing, disruptions in the cardiovascular system (arrhythmia, shortness of breath, dizziness).

Sometimes the symptoms do not manifest themselves separately, but are disguised as the underlying pathology.

Diagnostics

The main diagnostic method is a blood test to determine the pH of both blood and urine, because this is the main factor on the way to the correct diagnosis of subsequent pathologies.

Treatment

The most effective method of getting rid of it is to eliminate the causes that caused it, that is, to treat the underlying disease (diabetes mellitus, thyrotoxicosis, etc.).

You can also normalize the acid balance by intravenous administration of bicarbonate ions, taking a solution of baking soda orally, drinking enough fluids to speed up metabolism and remove decay products, and taking expectorants funds.

Prevention

The onset of pathology can be prevented by maintaining a healthy lifestyle and avoiding situations in which internal processes are disrupted. The likelihood of acidosis can be significantly reduced by following the following preventive measures: drinking the daily norm of water, monitoring the quality of drinking water, including the level of hardness (saturation with minerals), a rational diet, sufficient physical activity that promotes increased blood circulation and ventilation of the lungs.