In medicine,<unk>  is an acid-base imbalance in which the blood pH is low (less than 7.35) due to increased production of H+ by the body or the inability of the body to form bicarbonate (HCO3-) in the kidney. Its causes are diverse, and its consequences can be serious, including diarrhea, coma and death. Together with respiratory acidosis, it is one of the two general types of acidosis, the other being respiratory acidosis.
Metabolic acidosis
Metabolic alkalosis
Respiratory acidosis
Acidosis
Lactic acidosis
Hypercapnia
Respiratory alkalosis
Hypobicarbonatemia