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Often when taking diuretics you are also prescribed Potassium(K). Because the most common "loop" diuretics cause you to pee out excess K. Alkalosis is a result of too much Bicarbonate (HCO3) or too little Hydrogen ion (H). Because of the processes and membranes of the kidney where the K goes the H follows. So if you are taking a loop diuretic and loosing too much K you are also loosing too much H resulting in alkalosis. This is not standard across the board for all diuretics and don't take K just because you are taking a diuretic - too much K can make your heart stop. It is a very fine balance.
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What is the cause of metabolic alkalosis?
Metabolic alkalosis is typically caused by excess loss of acid from the body (such as from vomiting or overuse of diuretics), excessive intake of alkaline substances (such as antacids), or certain medical conditions like Conn's syndrome or Cushing's syndrome.
What would cause metabolic alkalosis to slide into metabolic acidosis?
respiratory alkalosis would cause metabolic acidosis
Can diuretics cause xerostomia?
Yes they do! Diuretics are an antihypertensive drug and they cause xerostomia, diuretics increase urine output not increase saliva production.
How over breathing cause alkalosis and hypocalacemic tetani or precipitate seizure?
Over breathing can cause alkalosis and hypocalacemic tetani through hyperventilation, seizures and heart block.
Do diuretics cause fatigue?
Some people feel unusually tired when they first start taking diuretics
Does metabolic alkalosis cause hypokalemia?
Yes, metabolic alkalosis can cause hypokalemia. Alkalosis leads to potassium shifting from the extracellular to the intracellular space, causing low serum potassium levels. This can result in symptoms like muscle weakness, cardiac arrhythmias, and increased urine output.
What factors cause alkalosis?
Hyperventilation,Cushing's syndrome,severe dehydratation
Whta is metabolic alkalosis?
Metabolic alkalosis is a pH imbalance in which the body has accumulated too much of an alkaline substance, such as bicarbonate, and does not have enough acid to effectively neutralize the effects of the alkali.
Can diuretics cause low sodium levels?
yes.
Which drugs, such as aminoglycosides, cisplatin, and loop diuretics, are known to potentially cause hearing loss?
Aminoglycosides, cisplatin, and loop diuretics are drugs that are known to potentially cause hearing loss.
Do potassium sparing diuretics have a negative impact on the acid and base balance of the body?
Potassium-sparing diuretics generally have a minimal impact on the acid-base balance of the body compared to other diuretics. They help retain potassium in the body, which can help maintain a healthy acid-base balance by preventing hypokalemia-induced alkalosis. However, they can still have side effects on electrolyte balance, so monitoring is always important.
Can Prolonged hyperventilation can cause alkalosis?
Yes, prolonged hyperventilation can cause respiratory alkalosis. When a person hyperventilates, they exhale excessive amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2), leading to a decrease in CO2 levels in the blood. This drop in CO2 results in an increase in blood pH, causing alkalosis. Symptoms may include dizziness, tingling in the extremities, and muscle cramps.
