Alkalosis
Alkalosis: Introduction
Alkalosis: A condition that iscaused by the accumulation of base in the body.
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causes of Alkalosis, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Causes of Alkalosis:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Alkalosis.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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causes of Alkalosis
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Alkalosis: Symptom Checker
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Alkalosis
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Medical Books Excerpts
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Diagnostic tests for Alkalosis:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Alkalosis. Some of these are listed below :
- Physical examination - increased respiratory rate (hyperventilation) as cause of alkalosis, looking for signs of possible causes of alkalosis e.g. Cushing's syndrome, vomiting, stroke , meningitis.
- If vomiting , examine for causes of vomiting - e.g. abdominal distension with intestinal obstruction.
- Arterial blood gas analysis - to analyse the acid-base balance (e.g. respiratory alkalosis has an elevated pH and reduced pCO2).
- Blood test
- more tests...»
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diagnostic tests for Alkalosis
Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Alkalosis.
Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing
your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information
you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis.
Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:
- Has there been recent poisoning with salicylates or alkalis?
- Do you take diuretic medications?
- Do you regularly take antacids for indigestion?
- Have you suffered any vomiting recently? - Vomiting can potentially cause a Metabolic Alkalosis.
- Have you had any burn injuries? - Although these can cause shock and metabolic acidosis, they can also cause metabolic alkalosis by depleting your bodies stores of potassium (hypokalemia).
- more questions...»
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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)
Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse
your condition.
The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Alkalosis) may include:
- Have you been vomiting?
- Do you have any Cushing-like symptoms?
- Do you ever knowingly hyperventilate due to anxiety or panic?
- Have you had stroke symptoms?
- Do you have meningitis symptoms?
- more symptoms...»
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listings)
Stories from Users for Alkalosis
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Medications or substances causing Alkalosis:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Alkalosis as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- Bisac-Evac
- Bisacodyl Uniserts
- Bisco-Lax
- Carter’s Little Pills
- Clysodrast
- Dacodyl
- more causes...»
See full list of 14
medications causing Alkalosis
Drug interactions causing Alkalosis:
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react
causing Alkalosis as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- Thiazide Diuretic and Calcium interaction
- Bendroflumethiazide and Calcium interaction
- Naturetin and Calcium interaction
- Chlorothiazide and Calcium interaction
- Aldochlor and Calcium interaction
- Diachlor and Calcium interaction
- Diupres and Calcium interaction
- more interactions...»
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drug interactions causing Alkalosis
Definitions of Alkalosis:
Alkalosis: Do not confuse this word with ankylosis. A state characterized by a decrease in the hydrogen ion concentration of arterial blood below the normal level, 40 nmol/L, or pH over 7.4. The condition may be caused by an increase in the concentration of alkaline compounds, or by a decrease in the concentration of acidic compounds or carbon dioxide.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
An abnormally high alkalinity (low hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues.
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Abnormally high alkalinity (low hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
Pathological condition that removes acid or adds base to the body fluids.
- (Source - CRISP)
Organs affected by Alkalosis:
The list of organs typically affected by Alkalosis may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Alkalosis
The list below shows some of the causes of Alkalosis mentioned in various sources:
See full list of 53
causes of Alkalosis
How Common are these Causes of Alkalosis?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Alkalosis.
Of the 53
causes of Alkalosis that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 1
causes are "very common" diseases
- 1
causes are "common" diseases
- 2
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 0
causes are "rare" diseases
- 1
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 51
causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 53
causes of Alkalosis
Conditions listing symptoms: Alkalosis:
The following list of conditions
have 'Alkalosis' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
C
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 17-alpha-hydroxylase deficiency
... alkalosisConn's adenoma
... alkalosisConn's syndrome
... alkalosisConn-Louis Carcinoma
... alkalosisCystic Fibrosis
... chronic metabolic alkalosisP
Pyloric stenosis
... alkalosis
Conditions listing complications: Alkalosis:
The following list of conditions
have 'Alkalosis' or similar
listed as a complication in our database.
The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear,
and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
C
Congenital chloride diarrhea
... alkalosis
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Causes of Alkalosis Based on Risk Factors
This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Alkalosis based
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Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Alkalosis?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Alkalosis, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Classifications of Alkalosis:
Symptoms related to Alkalosis:
Acidosis (69 causes), Blood symptoms, Respiratory alkalosis, Metabolic alkalosis, Hyperventilation (23 causes)
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