<unk>  is a serious electrolyte disorder characterized by an imbalance in the body's acid-base balance.<unk>  has three main root causes: increased acid production, loss of bicarbonate, and a reduced ability of the kidneys to excrete excess acids.<unk>  can lead to acidemia, which is defined as arterial blood pH that is lower than 7.35. Acidemia and<unk>  are not mutually exclusive – pH and hydrogen ion concentrations also depend on the coexistence of other acid-base disorders; therefore, pH levels in people with<unk>  can range from low, normal, to high. Acute<unk> , lasting from minutes to several days, often occurs during serious illnesses or hospitalizations, and is generally caused when the body produces an excess amount of organic acids (ketoacids or lactic acid). A state of chronic<unk> , lasting several weeks to years, can be the result of impaired kidney function (Chronic Kidney Disease) and/or bicarbonate wasting. The adverse effects of acute versus chronic<unk>  also differ, with acute<unk>  impacting the cardiovascular system in hospital settings, and chronic<unk>  affecting muscles, bones, kidney and cardiovascular health.
Metabolic acidosis
Metabolic alkalosis
Respiratory acidosis
Acidosis
Lactic acidosis
Hypercapnia
Respiratory alkalosis
Normal anion gap acidosis