anything done or to be done; anything requiring action or effort; business; concern: an affair of great importance. 2. affairs, matters of commercial or public interest or concern; the transactions of public or private business or finance:
Hyperlactatemia is defined as a persistent, mild to moderate (2-4 mmol/L) increase in blood lactate concentration without metabolic acidosis, whereas lactic acidosis is characterized by persistently increased blood lactate levels (usually >5 mmol/L) in association with metabolic acidosis.
Higher-than-normal lactic acid levels can lead to a condition called lactic acidosis. If itâs severe enough, it can upset your bodyâs pH balance, which indicates the level of acid in your blood. Lactic acidosis can lead to these symptoms: