<unk>  is a condition caused by the buildup of<unk> ctic acid in the body. It leads to acidification of the blood (acidosis), and is considered a distinct form of metabolic acidosis.
The cells produce<unk> ctic acid when they use glucose for energy in the absence of adequate oxygen. If too much<unk> ctic acid stays in the body, the balance tips and the person begins to feel ill. The signs of<unk>  are deep and rapid breathing, vomiting, and abdominal pain.<unk>  may be caused by diabetic ketoacidosis or liver or kidney disease, as well as some forms of medication (most notably the anti-diabetic drug metformin).  Some anti-HIV drugs (antiretrovirals) warn doctors in their prescribing information to regularly watch for symptoms of<unk>  caused by mitochondrial toxicity.
Lactic acidosis
Metabolic acidosis
Acidosis
Metabolic alkalosis
Azotemia
Hyperammonemia
Alkalosis
Hypercapnia