Pathological condition in which the hydrogen ion substance concentration of body fluids is below normal and hence the pH of blood rises above the reference interval. AN acidosis.
abnormally high alkalinity (low hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues
A pathologic condition of decreased blood and tissue acidity.
A condition in which the alkaline content in the blood increases above normal limits
When the horse sweats and loses electrolytes, the kidneys start to retain bicarbonate ions. This is why electrolyte preparations for endurance horses must never contain bicarbonate. Many of the commonly available brands do contain it, so always check to be sure.
A pathological condition resulting from accumulation of base in the body fluids
Not enough acid in the blood.
above-normal alkalinity (base) in the blood and body fluids
The condition characterized by a plasma pH greater than 7.45; associated with a relative deficiency of hydrogen ions or an excess of bicarbonate ions.
Alkalosis is a condition resulting from increase of base or decrease of acid without decreasing base in the body fluids.
a condition of increased alkalinity of the blood that is caused by excessive intake of alkali or excessive acid loss and may result in muscular irritability and convulsions.
A condition in which the blood and tissues contain an abnormally high level of alkali (usually too much bicarbonate), often caused by prolonged vomiting or hyperventilation. Symptoms include dizziness and jerky muscular contractions. Alkalosis can be detected in a urine test. Determination of blood pH provides more accuracy.
a condition in which there is a reduced proportion of acid (H+) in the blood or an excess of base (bicarbonate) reserves.
A condition resulting from either the accumulation of base or loss of acid from the body.
dangerously decreased acidity of the blood, which can be caused by high altitudes, hyperventilation, and excessive vomiting
