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Diabetic ketoacidosis

Alternative Names: DKA; Ketoacidosis; Diabetic coma Symptoms: Frequent urination or frequent thirst for a day or more Fatigue Nausea and vomiting Muscular stiffness or aching Mental stupor that may progress to coma Rapid deep breathing Fruity breath (breath odor) Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease: Headache Decreased consciousness Breathing - rapid Breathing difficulty - lying down Low blood pressure Appetite - loss Abdominal pain Signs and tests: Low blood pressure Rapid heart rate Signs of dehydration High blood glucose (above 300 mg/dL) Presence of glucose and ketones in urine by home or office testing Serum potassium (may be elevated) Serum amylase (may be elevated) Arterial blood gas (reveals pH of less than 7.3) This disease may also alter the results of the following tests: Urine pH Sodium - urine Serum sodium Potassium - urine Serum phosphorus Serum magnesium - test CSF collection CO2 Text Continues Below

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