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Metabolic acidosis,causes,Signs and Symptoms,Diagnosis and Treatment

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Metabolic acidosis

Metabolic acidosis Metabolic acidosis is a condition that occurs when the body produces excessive quantities of acid or when the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the body.Due to increased production of hydrogen ions by the body or the inability of the body to form bicarbonate (HCO3-) in the kidney metabolic acidosis leads to […]

Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis (Type II)

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There is a selective defect in proximal tubule in acidifying urine that results in metabolic acidosis. Carbonic anhydrase enzyme is inhibited, defective or there is associated Fanconi syndrome.Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis (Type II) is a disease that occurs when the kidneys don’t properly remove acids from the blood into the urine. As a result, too […]