Alcoholic Ketoacidosis (AKA)

Alcoholic ketoacidosis is defined as syndrome of a “wide-gap metabolic acidosis, malnutrition, and binge drinking in a setting of alcohol abuse”.

This syndrome is mostly seen in patients with a history of alcohol use (acute or chronic), poor oral intake for ≥ 24 hours, gastrointestinal symptoms, and ketoacidosis on laboratory assessment.

Persistent vomiting and abdominal pain contribute to their inability to tolerate oral food intake.