Metabolic acidosis physical examination

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

• The physical examination occasionally reveals signs of disease, but it is otherwise normal.

• Retinal edema can be a sign of methanol (methyl alcohol) intoxication.

• Cranial nerve abnormalities can be observed in ethylene glycol poisoning.

• Longstanding chronic metabolic acidosis leads to osteoporosis and can cause fractures.

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