Lactic acidosis congenital infantile
Overview
Lactic acidosis congenital infantile: A rare congenital condition where an infant has high levels of lactic acid in the blood causing metabolic acidosis.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Lactic acidosis congenital infantile includes the 17 symptoms listed below: * Metabolic acidosis * High blood lactic acid level * Polypnea * Reduced muscle tone * Lethargy * Vomiting * Progressive muscle degeneration * Progressive nervous system degeneration * Mental retardation * Loss of scalp hair * Muscle twitching * Ataxia * Convulsions * Abdominal pain * Changed appetite * Muscle weakness * Rapid breathing Note that Lactic acidosis congenital infantile symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Lactic acidosis congenital infantile signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.
Causes
The most common cause is intense exercise. However, it can also be caused by certain diseases, such as sepsis, respiratory failure, AIDS, cancer, and kidney failure. Metformin, a common medicine used to treat diabetes, can also cause lactic acidosis. People taking this medicine should have their electrolyte levels checked 1 - 2 weeks after starting it. Other Possible Causes of these Symptoms * Abdominal pain * Ataxia * Convulsions * Lethargy * Loss of scalp hair * Mental retardation * Metabolic acidosis * Muscle twitching * Muscle weakness * Rapid breathing * Reduced muscle tone * Vomiting
Diagnosis
Blood tests to check electrolyte levels These home medical tests may be relevant to Lactic acidosis congenital infantile: * Cold & Flu: Home Testing: o Home Fever Tests o Home Ear Infection Tests o Home Flu Tests
Treatment
The primary treatment for lactic acidosis is correcting the underlying medical problem that causes the condition.