Metabolic Acidosis: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate metabolic (metabolic-related) acidosis:

  • Hyperventilation–increased breathing.
  • Acidosis breathing – deep breathing, so-called kissing mouth breathing.
  • Bradycardia – too slow heartbeat: < 60 beats per minute.
  • Hyperkalemia (excess potassium)
  • Anorexia (loss of appetite)
  • Adynamia – weakness, lack of strength
  • Lack of concentration
  • Fatigue
  • Shock