Metabolic alkalosis

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Metabolism is the process your body uses to get or make energy from the food you eat. Food is made up of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Chemicals in your digestive system break the food parts down into sugars and acids, your body's fuel. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional

Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · https://medlineplus.gov/metabolicdisorders.html; https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Metabolic%20alkalosis; Guideline: Emmett M. CJASN 2020 metabolic alkalosis

What it is

Metabolism is the process your body uses to get or make energy from the food you eat. Food is made up of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Chemicals in your digestive system break the food parts down into sugars and acids, your body's fuel.

Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic

Symptoms

Findings that point to it: vomiting.

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When to seek care

See a qualified clinician to confirm or rule this out, sooner if symptoms worsen.

Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic

Diagnosis

Tests used to confirm: volume and chloride status; urine chloride.

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Care & treatment

Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.

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Clinical guideline

Emmett M. CJASN 2020 metabolic alkalosis

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