ketosis

Introduction

Presence of ketones in plasma.

Etiology

• metabolic acidosis
  • diabetic ketoacidosis
• fasting, starvation or carbohydrate depletion (Atkin's diet)

Clinical manifestations

• lethargy

Laboratory

• electrolyte imbalances

Complications

• kidney stones
• bone loss

More general terms

• sign/symptom

More specific terms

• ketoacidosis