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What Causes Elevated Serum Lactic Acid Levels?
Question: LACTIC ACID, WHOLE BLD VENOUS
3.6 mmol/L
0.9 - 1.7 mmol/L
what can cause this level of lactic acid build up and should I be concerned
3.6 mmol/L
0.9 - 1.7 mmol/L
what can cause this level of lactic acid build up and should I be concerned
Brief Answer:
It can be due to inadequate tissue perfusion.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
Your lactic acid level is high. Mostly it is due to inadequate blood supply in circulatory failure or due to lack of oxygen.
So first of all you need to treat the offending cause.
Don't worry it's not too high and it can be treated easily.
Hope I have answered your question.
If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me.
I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
It can be due to inadequate tissue perfusion.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
Your lactic acid level is high. Mostly it is due to inadequate blood supply in circulatory failure or due to lack of oxygen.
So first of all you need to treat the offending cause.
Don't worry it's not too high and it can be treated easily.
Hope I have answered your question.
If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me.
I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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