Question 1

can a combo of celexa, colace (docusate sodium) and topimax cause me to become lactose intolerant?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Lactose intolerance is caused by a deficiency in the production of lactase which breaks down the sugar lactose. Some people lack that enzyme completely and many people do not make enough so they become lactose intolerance. This can be acquired after an infection but not after taking those medications.

Question 2

what are some situations in which you would lose bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) from the body?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea/kidney : Bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate)) is  one of the major buffers of the acids consumed everyday. Bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate)) can be lost in urine and stool depending on the cause.Diarrhea causes excessive loss in the stools , and some kidney disorders can cause bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) wasting in the urine.

Question 3

taking bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) helps during a gout attack?

Accepted Answer

Acute Gout: Sodium bicarbonate, (sodium bicarbonate) once it enters the stomach, turns into water and a carbon dioxide gas. The pH of blood is unaffected. Therefore, it has no realistic role as a treatment for gout!  There are many effective strategies for acute gouty arthritis. See your rheumatologist.

Question 4

can you tell me how is sodium bicarbonate used in treating parakeratosis?

Accepted Answer

It is not: Sodium bicarbonate is not a treatment for parakeratosis. You need to address the cause of this pathological observation.

Question 5

can sodium bicarbonate stop constipation?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: Sodium bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) (baking soda) acts as an antacid.

Question 6

will sodium bicarbonate cause hypotension?

Accepted Answer

No: Not known to cause hypotension.

Question 7

why would hco3 or sodium bicarbonate be elevated in a persons labs if they have gout?

Accepted Answer

They shouldn't: Gout occurs when uric acid is produced often in an acidic environment.  Hco3 can be used as a buffer when added to water creating  more alkalinity in the blood, preventing uric acid deposition in the joints.  Perhaps your bodywork was performed after trying this treatment?  Using hco3 can dangerously raise your bloodpressure, so be careful.

Question 8

does bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of soda stop smelly feet?

Accepted Answer

It's helpful: Baking soda does mask odors.  It is commonly used in the refriderator.  However, for the feet,  charcoal insoles are recommended as well as the use of a foot powder.  This will absorb moisture, contributing to the odor.

Question 9

what causes a high anion gap and low bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate)?

Accepted Answer

Metabolic Acidosis: In medicine, metabolic acidosis is a condition that occurs when the body produces too much acid or when the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the body. If unchecked, metabolic acidosis leads to acidemia, i.e., blood ph is low (less than 7.35) due to increased production of hydrogen by the body or the inability of the body to form bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) (hco3-) in the kidney.

Question 10

can bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of soda help to cure smelly feet?

Accepted Answer

Some say yes: Others say no.  We will get patient to changes shoes daily to allow others to fully dry and there are deoderant for feet as well.

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Taking bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) helps during a gout attack?

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Can you tell me how is sodium bicarbonate used in treating parakeratosis?

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