Lactic Acidosis

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
LA
Pronunciation
/ˈlæktɪk ˌæsəˈdoʊsəs/
Category
Medical
Related Field
British Medicine

Examples in Context

  1. All patients presented with metabolic abnormalities, including hypoglycemia, and lactic acidosis.
  2. We could not identify any predisposing factor for lactic acidosis other than renal impairment.
  3. RESULTS : These patients presented with severe circulatory shock due to lactic acidosis.
  4. CHF, renal or hepatic dysfunction, sepsis, dehydration, excessive alcohol intake : increased risk of lactic acidosis.
  5. Review : metformin does not increase risk of lactic acidosis or increase lactate levels in type 2 diabetes

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