Question

a persons blood ph of 7.20 is considered acidosis , even though this ph is above 7 on the ph scale. explain why?

Answer 1

a normal blood pH range of 7.35 to 7.45. This means that blood is naturally slightly alkaline or basic. so slight decrease in pH IS ACIDIC so 7.2 is acidosis

Acidosis has several symptoms, including headache and confusion, and the individual can become lethargic and easily fatigued

Blood acidosis can impact how every organ in your body functions. Low blood pH is a more common medical problem than high blood pH. Acidosis can be a warning sign that a health condition isn’t properly controlled.

Some health conditions cause natural acids to build up in your blood. Acids that can lower blood pH include:

• lactic acid
• keto acids
• sulphuric acid
• phosphoric acid
• hydrochloric acid
• carbonic acid

Diabetic ketoacidosis

If you have diabetes, your blood may become acidic if your blood sugar levels aren’t properly managed. Diabetic ketoacidosis happens when your body can’t make enough insulin or use it properly.

Insulin helps move sugar from the foods you eat into your cells where it can be burned as fuel for your body.