After taking some tests at a recent doctor’s visit, Alex found out that the pH in her blood is too low. She most likely suffers from which disorder?

Blood with a pH that is too low is acidic, a condition called acidosis. The best match is metabolic acidosis, in which a metabolic imbalance causes the blood to become too acidic. Diabetes mellitus can sometimes lead to acidosis, but it is not itself the name of the disorder described.

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