Acidosis

Acidosis is a condition where there is too much acid in the body fluids. It is a sign that your body's delicate pH balance has tilted too much toward the acidic side. In the human blood pH level of 7.35 to 7.45 is necessary to stay clean and efficient. If it drops below 7.35, it is a state of acidosis.

 Body usually manages acid out from the body through two main “exhaust pipes” Lungs and Kidneys. If any of these two organs fails, the acidosis condition created in the body. There are two main types of acidosis:

Respiratory acidosis. It occurs when lungs cannot remove enough carbon dioxide. This excess builds up of carbon dioxide in the blood turns blood acidic which called acidosis. This often happens with asthma, COPD, or severe pneumonia.

Metabolic Acidosis. Occurs when your kidneys are not removing enough acid, or your body is producing too much of it (like lactic acid from intense exercise/shocks or ketones from uncontrolled diabetes).

If left untreated, acidosis is not just a "chemical imbalance"—it is a systemic wrecking ball. Here is how it damages the body:

1.     Cardiovascular Strain. Acidic blood acts like a mild poison to the heart. It can lead to irregular heartbeats that can become life-threatening. It happens due to irregularly in heat’s electric signals preventing it from pumping blood in the body. Resulting:

(a)    The heart muscle becomes "floppy" and cannot pump blood efficiently.

(b)   Blood vessels relax too much, causing a dangerous drop in blood pressure (shock).

2.     Bone Weakness. When your blood is too acidic, your body tries to "buffer" the acid by pulling alkaline minerals specifically calcium out of your bones. Over time, chronic low-level acidosis can lead to:

(a)   Osteoporosis.

(b)   Increased risk of fractures.

 3. Kidney Damage. The kidneys are the body's primary filters. In metabolic acidosis, the kidneys forced to work overtime to flush out the excess acid. This can lead to kidney stones formed from the minerals flushed out. The constant "burn" of high acid levels can scar the kidney tissues over time and over time resulting chronic kidney disease (CKD)

4. Muscle Wasting. Acidosis triggers proteolysis, which is the breakdown of muscle protein. This is the body’s way of trying to find amino acids to help balance the pH, but it results in physical weakness and loss of muscle mass.

5. Neurological Impact. The brain is extremely sensitive to pH shifts. Acidosis can cause.     (a) Confusion and "brain fog."

            (b)  Extreme lethargy or sleepiness.

            (c)  In severe cases, it can lead to seizures or a coma.

Important Note: Acidosis is a serious medical condition, not a lifestyle "detox" issue. If you or someone you know is experiencing extreme shortness of breath, confusion, or a rapid heart rate, seek medical attention immediately.

Because acidosis can affect every system in the body, the symptoms are often broad and can be confused with other illnesses like the flu or exhaustion. However, they usually follow a pattern based on whether the issue is with the lungs or the metabolism.

Symptoms. Regardless of the cause, most people with acidosis will experience these primary signs:

(a) Your body is trying to "blow off" excess acid by breathing faster with rapid and     shallow breathing.

(b) You feel profoundly weak or sleepy, even if you have rested.

(c) Difficulty focusing, feeling "spaced out," or general mental fogginess.

In chemistry, as in life, the most reactive environments are often the most corrosive. An acidic condition is not just a state of matter, but a state of urgency."

Quote: “Acidosis is the body’s 'check engine' light. It is the silent signal that the lungs and kidneys are no longer in rhythm with the blood."

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