Step I CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE & ACID BASE BALANCE

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sathyasai baba

sathyasai baba

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What is the major acid base disturbance in liver cirrhosis
is it metabolic alkalosis & respiratory alkalosis
or metabolic acidosis(bcoz of decreased lactate metabolism)

thanx in advance
 
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I don't believe the liver is a major direct player in systemic acidosis. The indirect link may be through hepatorenal syndome ---> decreased acid excretion.
 
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