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Metabolic acidosis physical examination
Introduction
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
- The physical examination occasionally reveals signs of disease, but it is otherwise normal.
Eyes
- Retinal edema can be a sign of methanol (methyl alcohol) intoxication.
Neurologic
- Cranial nerve abnormalities can be observed in ethylene glycol poisoning.
Extremities
- Longstanding chronic metabolic acidosis leads to osteoporosis and can cause fractures.
References
References
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