Question 1

how does normal saline correct alkalosis?

Accepted Answer

Normal saline: isn't normal, there is extra chloride which causes an acidosis

Question 2

how can normal saline 0.9% nacl correct alkalosis ?

Accepted Answer

Cause makes acidosis: Normal saline is full of chlorides. Excess chlorides are a known to produce a state called normal anion gap metabolic acidosis. Since acidosis is the opposite of alkalosis, therefore it neutralizes it.

Question 3

when you ascend to high elevation acidosis or alkalosis?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory: alkalosis by increasing ventilation reducing carbon dioxide

Question 4

what foods to eat to reverse symptoms of mild metabolic alkalosis?

Accepted Answer

None: Metabolic alkalosis is not a food issue, and the main treatment would be to treat the underlying cause. Are you on diuretics? Do you have associated hypertension that can point to aldosteronism? Do you have COPD and chronically retain CO2? Vomiting? Diarrhea? Each in this small list of examples requires a different approach to treatment, so you'll need a proper history and physical by your doctor.

Question 5

how is alkalosis caused by loss of gastric juices treated?is it a saline responsive or a saline resistant condition?

Accepted Answer

: Effective treatment of metabolic alkalosis consists of intravenous sodium chloride, usually a concentration of normal or 1;2 normal concentration with rate and amount of the iv infusion depending upon the clinical findings,kidney function,cardiac status serum electrolytes &amp; urine output

Question 6

how is low extra cellular fluid levels diagnosed in alkalosis?can it be present despite electrolyte blood test showing normal electrolyte levels?

Accepted Answer

: There is a test using Evans Blue to measure extracellular fluid volume, but we physicians don't use it. Instead we know that depletion of extracellular volume leads to depletion &amp; contraction of circulating &amp; intracellular volume anyway. Serum sodium &amp; chloride can be high or  low  and BUN generally high  in this setting.

Question 7

is respiratory alkalosis a symptom of fevers?

Accepted Answer

No: Respiratory alkalosis is not a symptom. It is a rise in the blood ph that occurs when you breath fast. That often happens in illnesses that also cause fever. So it's a manifestation of the underlying illness, not a "symptom" of fever.

Question 8

if someone has alkalosis and theres an increase in s.uric acid 7.4(normal range 3.5-7) in blood which is drawn from vein.for about a month..will excess s.uric acid be removed from the body after alkalosis is corrected?

Accepted Answer

: Alkalosis and acidosis produce symptoms and are then treated appropriately. uric acid of 7.4 is not that high and may be rechecked and may normalize after your alkalosis is corrected. Do not get hung up on medical terms unless you have symptoms.

Question 9

blood test results ph-7.49(nrml 7.38-7.44) s.uric acid 7.4 mg/dl(norml 3.5-7) hco3-22.4 me/ql (nrml 21-28) tco2-23.3 mmol/l (nrml 21-28) anion gap-18.4 me/ql (norml 21-28) anion gap(k correction)-22.1 (nrml 21-28) feeling sick,dehydrated.alkalosis?

Accepted Answer

: I just answered you question. Drink enough water so that your urine is mostly colorless.
For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs.

Question 10

why does primary hyperaldosteronism cause metabolic alkalosis?

Accepted Answer

Simplfied Version: Aldosterone causes reabsorption of Na and secretion of K+ and H+, so if you have too much aldosterone, you'll secrete too much H+, lose too much acid, and have an alkalosis state ;) Simplified explanation
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When you ascend to high elevation acidosis or alkalosis?

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What foods to eat to reverse symptoms of mild metabolic alkalosis?

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How is alkalosis caused by loss of gastric juices treated?is it a saline responsive or a saline resistant condition?

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How is low extra cellular fluid levels diagnosed in alkalosis?can it be present despite electrolyte blood test showing normal electrolyte levels?

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Is respiratory alkalosis a symptom of fevers?

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If someone has alkalosis and theres an increase in s.uric acid 7.4(normal range 3.5-7) in blood which is drawn from vein.for about a month..will excess s.uric acid be removed from the body after alkalosis is corrected?

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Blood test results ph-7.49(nrml 7.38-7.44) s.uric acid 7.4 mg/dl(norml 3.5-7) hco3-22.4 me/ql (nrml 21-28) tco2-23.3 mmol/l (nrml 21-28) anion gap-18.4 me/ql (norml 21-28) anion gap(k correction)-22.1 (nrml 21-28) feeling sick,dehydrated.alkalosis?

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Why does primary hyperaldosteronism cause metabolic alkalosis?

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