Lactic acid is the body in the process of intense exercise, the body of glucose metabolism of the intermediate products, a small amount of lactic acid accumulation will not cause harm to the human body, a large number of lactic acid accumulation of harm is mainly divided into the cause of muscle aches and pains and metabolic acidosis in two aspects.
1. Muscle pain: more common, when the intensity of exercise is relatively too large, lactic acid produces too much, beyond the body’s self-absorption capacity, can not be completely metabolized through the normal blood circulation, it will accumulate in the body, muscle soreness, pain and other symptoms.
2. Metabolic acidosis: Severe accumulation of lactic acid will lead to acidosis, which is characterized by low blood pressure, hyperventilation, followed by impaired consciousness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, palpitations, and even coma in severe cases.
For a small amount of lactic acid buildup can be relieved by drinking hot water and other relief, while hot compresses and massage can play a role in relieving discomfort, but severe lactic acid buildup may be life-threatening, and should be promptly go to the hospital.