Support groups can be a valuable source of support and can be combined with medication and therapy. We offer the UK’s leading alcohol home detox programme, allowing you to access GP consultations, therapists, nurses, withdrawal medication, nutritionists, and more, all from the comfort of your own home. Symptoms can, of course, vary in severity depending on the volume of ketones that have built up in the bloodstream. For instance, if you’re dehydrated, you might have more white blood cells, hemoglobin, and hematocrit than usual. Chronic alcohol users often have a larger average size of red blood cells, known as mean corpuscular volume or MCV.
Excessive Alcohol Use and Malnutrition
Treatment for AKA typically involves intravenous fluids to correct dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and acidosis. In severe cases, individuals may require admission to the intensive care unit for close monitoring and management of complications. Medical professionals use a combination of test results to assess if an individual is in a state of ketoacidosis, a condition characterized by elevated levels of ketones in the blood. These tests include measuring ketone levels, often detecting high concentrations of acetoacetate and beta-hydroxybutyrate. Additionally, they may evaluate blood glucose levels, as well as assess for metabolic acidosis by checking factors such as anion gap and bicarbonate levels.