Symptom: Alkalosis

Introduction: Alkalosis

Alkalosis: A condition that iscaused by the accumulation of base in the body. See free access online books about Alkalosis below. See detailed information below for a list of 42 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.

• Diuretic therapy
• Exogenous alkali
• Gastrointestinal alkalosis
• Transfusions
• Antacids
• Interstitial lung disease
• Pneumonia
• Pulmonary embolism
• Pulmonary oedema
• Mechanical overventilation
• Hypotension
• Severe anaemia
• High altitude
• CNS lesion
• Sepsis, trauma
• Pharmacologic or hormonal
• Hepatic failure
• Heat exposure
• Respirator patients
• Hyperventilation
• Hypoxia
• Acute liver failure
• Pyloric stenosis
• Outlet obstructing gastric carcinoma
• Peptic ulcer scarring
• Excessive gastric aspiration
• Congenital chloride diarrhoea
• Hyperaldosterone
• Hyperreninemia
• Adrenocortical deficiency of 11- or 17-hydroxylase enzyme (see Adrenal gland symptoms)

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Alkalosis: Multiple Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Alkalosis, as listed in our database. Visit the Multiple Symptoms Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Multiple Symptom Checker Combinations

• Alkalosis and Respiratory symptoms (10 causes)
• Alkalosis and Breath symptoms (9 causes)
• Alkalosis and Breathing symptoms (9 causes)
• Alkalosis and Lung symptoms (9 causes)
• Alkalosis and Breathing difficulties (8 causes)
• Alkalosis and Chest symptoms (8 causes)
• Alkalosis and Pain (8 causes)
• Alkalosis and Rapid breathing (8 causes)
• Alkalosis and Head symptoms (7 causes)
• Alkalosis and Muscle symptoms (7 causes)
• Alkalosis and Chronic cough (7 causes)
• Alkalosis and Heart symptoms (7 causes)
• Alkalosis and Nerve symptoms (7 causes)
• Alkalosis and Respiratory distress (7 causes)
• Alkalosis and Sensations (7 causes)
• Alkalosis and Chest pain (7 causes)
• Alkalosis and Exercise symptoms (7 causes)
• Alkalosis and Shortness of breath from exercise (7 causes)
• Alkalosis and Fatigue (7 causes)
• Alkalosis and Behavioral symptoms (6 causes)

See full list of 394 Multiple Symptom Checker combinations related to Alkalosis

Causes of Similar Symptoms to Alkalosis

Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Alkalosis:

• Acidosis (96 causes)
• Blood symptoms

Diagnostic Guides for Alkalosis

Medical Books Excerpts Read excerpts from published book sections related to Alkalosis from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Alkalosis. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Alkalosis

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

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
  • Electrolytes - low potassium if vomiting, Cushing's syndrome, Conn's syndrome or from some diuretics.

See full list of 10 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).

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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?

See Diagnosis Checklist for Alkalosis (22 listings)

Stories from Users for Alkalosis

Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Alkalosis or relevant symptoms:

• Respiratory (Lungs and Breathing) (136)
  • Chlorine/ammonia odor when I breathe
  • Chest Pain/Pain While Breathing
  • Clearing throat cough and breathing difficulties
  • Chest discomfort
  • Unable to get diagnosis....please help!
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• Gastrointestinal (Food - from entry to exit) (452)
  • Bloating/Distention/Intestinal Gas
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Help Please! Extreme Abdominal Pain/Gas/Bowel Symptoms ++
  • Feels like a baby kicking-not pregnant
  • 7 year old with severe heartburn/stomach aches
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• Genitourinary (The urination system) (138)
  • Burning In Penis After Urination. Std/urine Culture = Negative
  • Blood in urine (hematuria)
  • I KEEP PEEING AND I DONT KNOW WHY!! Iplease some1 help me
  • Excessive Burping..
  • Swollen (enlarged)Kidneys, normal blood tests (no stones)Dr.'s not helping
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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

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

See full list of 107 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:

• Blood

Detailed list of causes of Alkalosis

The list below shows some of the causes of Alkalosis mentioned in various sources:

• Acute liver failure
• Adrenocortical deficiency of 11- or 17-hydroxylase enzyme
• Alveolar hypoventilation
• Antacids
• Bronchopneumonia

See full list of 42 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 42 causes of Alkalosis that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

• 0 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
• 40 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 42 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.

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Causes of Alkalosis Based on Risk Factors

This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Alkalosis based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient: