pH imbalance
Acid-base disruption
pH imbalance is a deviation from the normal acid-base equilibrium in body fluids, particularly blood.
The body maintains pH within a narrow range; imbalance occurs when levels become too acidic (acidosis) or too alkaline (alkalosis).
Causes include respiratory problems, kidney dysfunction, or metabolic conditions: The patient's pH imbalance was caused by uncontrolled diabetes.
- acidosisExcess blood sourness
- alkalosisAbnormally high blood pH
- respiratory acidosispH drop from CO2 retention
- litmus paperAcid-base detection tool
- bicarbonateAcid-neutralizing salt
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