Metabolic Alkalosis
Metabolic alkalosis, also known as blood pH, occurs due to:
- Loss of hydrogen ions
- Increased bicarbonate production/intake
- Decreased bicarbonate excretion
Other causes of metabolic alkalosis include:
- Dehydration [1]
- Vomiting
- Medications, such as diuretics [2] that increase the amount of hydrogen ion you urinate.
- Kidney disorders that reduce the urination of HCO3-
- Consuming excess antacids
The reduction of a positively charged electrolyte, such as hydrogen and the accumulation of a negatively charged electrolyte, such as bicarbonate increases the elimination of chloride to create a balance between positive and negative charges. Consuming high amounts of sodium bicarbonate results in blood alkalosis. It may also result in chloride being exchanged for bicarbonate to maintain blood neutrality.