Lactic acidosis:Acidosis(too much acidinthe body) due to the buildup of lactic acid in the body.Lactic acidosisoccurs when cells make lactic acid (fromglucose) faster than it can be metabolized. The key signs of lactic acidosis include unusuallydeepand rapid breathing, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
Lactic acidosis is a feature of different disorders, usually indicating ametabolicderangement in the acid-base system of the body. Sometimes associated with severeinfection, and can be a rare side effect of some medications such asmetformin(Glucophage).
