|
| | |
Ketosis
Ketosis A condition of having ketone bodies build up in body tissues and fluids. The signs of ketosis are nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Ketosis can lead to ketoacidosis.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Condition
The term "condition" has a number of biomedical meanings including the following: 1.An unhealthy state, such as in "this is a progressive condition." 2.A state of fitness, such as "getting into condition." 3.Something that is essential to the occurrence of something else; essentially a "precondition." 4.As a verb: to cause a change in something so that a response that was previously associated with a certain stimulus becomes associated with another stimulus; to condition a person, as in behavioral conditioning.
Ketone
Break down product of fat that accumulates in the blood as a result of inadequate insulin or inadequate calorie intake.
Ketosis
A condition of having ketone bodies build up in body tissues and fluids. The signs of ketosis are nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Ketosis can lead to ketoacidosis.
Nausea
The feeling of wanting to throw up (vomit).
Vomiting
The release of stomach contents through the mouth.
Stomach
The organ between the esophagus and the small intestine. The stomach is where digestion of protein begins.
Pain
An unpleasant sensory or emotional experience primarily associated with tissue damage, or described in terms of tissue damage, or both.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): ketoconazole.
Ketone
Break down product of fat that accumulates in the blood as a result of inadequate insulin or inadequate calorie intake.
Ketones (Ketone Bodies)
Chemicals that the body makes when there is not enough insulin in the blood and it must break down fat for its energy. Ketone bodies can poison and even kill body cells. When the body does not have the help of insulin, the ketones build up in the blood and then "spill" over into the urine so that the body can get rid of them. The body can also rid itself of one type of ketone, called acetone, through the lungs. This gives the breath a fruity odor. Ketones that build up in the body for a long time lead to serious illness and coma.
Ketonuria
Having ketone bodies in the urine; a warning sign of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
Ketoprofen
Ketoprofen is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): ketoprofen.
Ketorolac tromethamine
Ketorolac tromethamine is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): ketorolac tromethamine.
Ketotic Hypoglycemia
A poorly-understood disorder of childhood, marked by hypoglycemia and ketosis. There is carbohydrate deprivation, with consequent dependence on fat stores for energy. Ketotic hypoglycemia can often be effectively treated by simple dietary changes involving frequent feedings of carbohydrate and protein.
Ketozole
Ketozole is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): ketoconazole.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Keratin
The main protein of skin, hair and nails.
Knee
The complex hinge joint of the upper and lower leg involving the femur, tibia and patella.
Knock-knee
A deformity in which the knees rub together or touch each other in walking.
Ketones (Ketone Bodies)
Chemicals that the body makes when there is not enough insulin in the blood and it must break down fat for its energy. Ketone bodies can poison and even kill body cells. When the body does not have the help of insulin, the ketones build up in the blood and then "spill" over into the urine so that the body can get rid of them. The body can also rid itself of one type of ketone, called acetone, through the lungs. This gives the breath a fruity odor. Ketones that build up in the body for a long time lead to serious illness and coma.
Ketonuria
Having ketone bodies in the urine; a warning sign of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
Ketosis
Ketotic Hypoglycemia
A poorly-understood disorder of childhood, marked by hypoglycemia and ketosis. There is carbohydrate deprivation, with consequent dependence on fat stores for energy. Ketotic hypoglycemia can often be effectively treated by simple dietary changes involving frequent feedings of carbohydrate and protein.
Kidney Disease
Any one of several chronic conditions that are caused by damage to the cells of the kidney. People who have had diabetes for a long time may have kidney damage. Also called nephropathy.
Kidney Threshold
The point at which the blood is holding too much of a substance such as glucose (sugar) and the kidneys "spill" the excess sugar into the urine.
Kussmaul Breathing
The rapid, deep, and labored breathing of people who have ketoacidosis or who are in a diabetic coma. Kussmaul breathing is named for Adolph Kussmaul, the 19th century German doctor who first noted it. Also called "air hunger."
Kiwi doctor
A doctor who, being or not a citizen of that country, has been admitted to practice medicine in New Zealand.
We thank you for using the Health Dictionary to search for Ketosis. If you have a better definition for Ketosis than the one presented here, please let us know by making use of the suggest a term option. This definition of Ketosis may be disputed by other professionals. Our attempt is to provide easy definitions on Ketosis and any other medical topic for the public at large.This dictionary contains 25007 terms. |
|
|
