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==Overview==
'''Metabolic alkalosis''' is an elevation of the pH in the bloodstream which results from decreased [[hydrogen]] ion concentration leading to increased [[bicarbonate]] and [[carbon dioxide]] concentrations, or alternatively a direct result of increased [[bicarbonate]] concentrations.


==Pathophysiology==
{{CMG}}; {{AE}} [[Priyamvada Singh|Priyamvada Singh, M.D.]] [mailto:psingh13579@gmail.com]


===Loss of hydrogen ions===
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====GI loss====
* [[Vomiting]] (excretion of hydrogen ions and the retention of bicarbonate)
* [[Nasogastric tube]] suction
====Renal====
* Over-[[diuresis]]
* [[Hyperaldosteronism]] causing retention of sodium followed with compensatory excretion of hydrogen
* Administration of non-resorbable anions such as, [[penicillin]], [[carbenicillin]], which complexs with positively-charged hydrogen ions in the [[renal tubules]].


===Increase in the serum bicarbonate===
==[[Metabolic alkalosis overview|Overview]]==
* Ingestion of [[sodium bicarbonate]], baking soda, citrate, lactate, or acetate.
===Shift of hydrogen ions into intracellular space===
* Seen in [[hypokalemia]].  Due to a low extracellular potassium concentration, potassium shifts out of the cells, and in order to maintain electrical neutrality, hydrogen shifts into the cells, leaving behind bicarbonate.
===Contraction alkalosis===
* This results from a loss of water in the extracellular space which is poor in bicarbonate, typically from diuretic use.  Since water is lost while bicarbonate is retained, the concentration of bicarbonate increases.


===Compensation for Metabolic Alkalosis===
==[[Metabolic alkalosis historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]==
The body attempts to compensate for the increase in pH by retaining [[carbon dioxide]] (CO<sub>2</sub>) through [[hypoventilation]] ([[respiratory compensation]]). CO<sub>2</sub> combines with elements in the bloodstream to form carbonic acid, thus decreasing pH.


[[Renal compensation]] for metabolic alkalosis consists of increased excretion of HCO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup> (bicarbonate), because the filtered load of HCO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup> exceeds the ability of the renal tubule to reabsorb it.
==[[Metabolic alkalosis classification|Classification]]==


==Epidemiology and Demographics==
==[[Metabolic alkalosis pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]==
It is the most common acid-base disorder seen in hospital in the United States.
==Causes==
* [[Urine chloride]] is used to narrow down the differential diagnosis of [[metabolic alkalosis]].
===Low urine chloride (<10mEq/dl)===
* Patients with low urine chloride and metabolic alkalosis respond well to treatment with volume repletion with saline, thus these conditions are often referred as "saline-responsive metabolic alkalosis". Some conditions of volume depletions are:
** [[Vomiting]],
** [[Nasogastric tube]] suction
** Over diuresis.
* Other condition with similar presentation without volume depletion is [[hypercapnia]]


===Normal urine chloride (> 10mEQ/dL)===
==[[Metabolic alkalosis  causes|Causes]]==
* With [[hypertension]]
** [[Cushing's syndrome]],
** Primary aldosteronism ([[Conn's syndrome]]),
** [[Renal artery stenosis]]
** [[Renal failure]] + excess supplemented alkali
* Without hypertension
** [[Hypomagnesemia]]
** [[Hypokalemia]],
** [[Bartter's syndrome]] (defect of sodium chloride resorption),
** [[Licorice]] ingestion (increases cortisol)


==References==
==[[Metabolic alkalosis differential diagnosis|Differentiating Metabolic alkalosis from other Diseases]]==
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==[[Metabolic alkalosis epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]==
 
==[[Metabolic alkalosis risk factors|Risk Factors]]==
 
==[[Metabolic alkalosis screening|Screening]]==
 
==[[Metabolic alkalosis natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]]==
 
==Diagnosis==
[[Metabolic alkalosis diagnostic study of choice|Diagnostic study of choice]] | [[Metabolic alkalosis history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Metabolic alkalosis physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Metabolic alkalosis laboratory findings|Laboratory Findings]] | [[Metabolic alkalosis electrocardiogram|Electrocardiogram]] | [[Metabolic alkalosis x ray|X-Ray Findings]] | [[Metabolic alkalosis echocardiography and ultrasound|Echocardiography and Ultrasound]] | [[Metabolic alkalosis CT scan|CT-Scan Findings]] | [[Metabolic alkalosis MRI|MRI Findings]] | [[Metabolic alkalosis other imaging findings|Other Imaging Findings]] | [[Metabolic alkalosis other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]]
 
==Treatment==
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==Case Studies==
[[Metabolic alkalosis case study one|Case #1]]
 
==Related Chapters==
* [[Respiratory alkalosis]]
* [[Acid-base imbalance]]
* [[Metabolic acidosis]]
* [[Respiratory acidosis]]
* [[Anion gap]]
* [[Hypocalcemia]]
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[[Category:Electrolyte disturbance]]
[[Category:Inborn errors of metabolism]]
[[Category:Inborn errors of metabolism]]
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