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ALCOHOL-RELATED KETOACIDOSIS [1 record]

Record 1 2024-01-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • Endocrine System and Metabolism
  • Drugs and Drug Addiction
CONT

People with a history of heavy drinking may develop dangerously high levels of ketones. This usually happens after binge drinking and vomiting, which prevents [the person] from getting enough nutrition. Like DKA [diabetes-related ketoacidosis], alcohol-related ketoacidosis is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment.

Key term(s)
  • alcohol-induced keto-acidosis
  • alcohol-related keto-acidosis
  • alcoholic keto-acidosis

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
  • Drogues et toxicomanie
Key term(s)
  • acido-cétose liée à l'alcool
  • acido-cétose induite par l'alcool
  • céto-acidose liée à l'alcool
  • céto-acidose induite par l'alcool
  • acido-cétose alcoolique
  • céto-acidose alcoolique

Spanish

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