Alcoholic ketoacidosis

Alcoholic Ketoacidosis
Alcoholic ketoacidosis (AKA) principally occurs after the cessation of a drinking binge by a malnourished chronic alcoholic.

Alcoholic ketoacidosis
Definition
Alcoholic ketoacidosis is the build up of ketones in the blood. Ketones are a type of acid that form when the body breaks down fat for energy.

Alcoholic ketoacidosis is the build up of ketones in the blood. Ketones are a type of acid that form when the body breaks down fat for energy.
The condition is an acute form of metabolic acidosis.

Alcoholic ketoacidosis
Alternate Names : Ketoacidosis - alcoholic
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Alcoholic ketoacidosis is caused by excessive alcohol use. It is most often seen in a malnourished person who drinks large amounts of alcohol every day.
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