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Alcoholic Ketoacidosis
A metabolic acidosis that is characterized by the buildup of ketones in the blood due to alcohol use. Ketones are a type of acid that form when the body breaks down fat for energy.
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Overview
A metabolic acidosis that is characterized by the buildup of ketones in the blood due to alcohol use. Ketones are a type of acid that form when the body breaks down fat for energy.
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