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| Definition: | Alcoholic ketoacidosis is excessive alcohol consumption causing ketones, a type of acid, to accumulate in the blood.
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| Alternative Names: | Ketoacidosis - alcoholic
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| Causes, incidence, and risk factors: | This disorder can be a complication of alcohol use, especially excessive alcohol use.
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Review Date: 11/2/2001
Reviewed By: Sarah Pressman Lovinger, M.D., General Internist at Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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