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Other diagnostic testing for DKA includes: Ketone test; Arterial blood gas; Blood pressure; Osmolality; Your doctor might give you a chest X-ray, CAT scan, or MRI to rule out other problems or get ...
A 2004 statement by the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and the Lawson Wilkins Pediatric Endocrine Society (for children) uses slightly different cutoffs, where mild DKA is defined by pH 7.20–7.30 (bicarbonate 10–15 mmol/L), moderate DKA by pH 7.1–7.2 (bicarbonate 5–10) and severe DKA by pH<7.1 (bicarbonate below 5). [31]
decreased alertness or coma. fatigue. slow movement. irregular, deep, and rapid breathing (Kussmaul’s sign) loss of appetite. nausea and vomiting. symptoms of dehydration, such as dizziness ...
Alcoholic ketoacidosis (AKA) is a specific group of symptoms and metabolic state related to alcohol use. [3] Symptoms often include abdominal pain, vomiting, agitation, a fast respiratory rate, and a specific "fruity" smell. [2] Consciousness is generally normal. [1]
extreme thirst or dry mouth. high blood sugar levels, also known as hyperglycemia. high levels of ketones in the urine. As DKA progresses, more symptoms may appear: nausea or vomiting. abdominal ...
Complications of diabetes are secondary diseases that are a result of elevated blood glucose levels that occur in diabetic patients. These complications can be divided into two types: acute and chronic. Acute complications are complications that develop rapidly and can be exemplified as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), hyperglycemic hyperosmolar ...
thirst. frequent urination. nausea, vomiting, or stomachache. confusion, slurred speech, or weakness on one side of your body. Symptoms of DKA can include: frequent urination. extreme thirst. high ...
Acute complications require emergency care. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and ketoacidosis (the buildup of acid in your blood as a result of high blood sugar) are examples of acute complications.