Chapter 4 - Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)»Metabolic disorders (E70-E88)»Acidosis (E87.2)
E87.2
Acidosis
Related indications (MeSH) (3)
Acidosis19 drugs (13 approved, 6 experimental)
A pathologic condition of acid accumulation or depletion of base in the body. The two main types are RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS and metabolic acidosis, due to metabolic acid build up.
Acidosis, Lactic21 drugs (18 approved, 3 experimental)
Acidosis caused by accumulation of lactic acid more rapidly than it can be metabolized. It may occur spontaneously or in association with diseases such as DIABETES MELLITUS; LEUKEMIA; or LIVER FAILURE.
Acidosis, Respiratory2 drugs (2 approved)
Respiratory retention of carbon dioxide. It may be chronic or acute.