Alcoholic ketoacidosis
Alcoholic ketoacidosis
Definition
An acute disease characterized by severe ketoacidosis in the absence of diabetes mellitus and occurring in individuals with a history of prolonged excessive alcohol consumption. Disease manifestations include nausea, intractable vomiting, and abdominal pain. When treated, AKA resolves rapidly and completely with no apparent sequelae.
Also known as alcoholic acidosis, alcoholic ketosis — per MONDO