An unusual cause of metabolic alkalosis: hiding in plain sight

An unusual cause of metabolic alkalosis: hiding in plain sight

Abstract Background Sodium bicarbonate, in the form of baking soda, is widely used as a home remedy, and as an additive for personal and household cleaning products. Its toxicity has previously been reported following oral ingestion in the setting of dyspepsia. However, its use as a non-ingested age...

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Main Authors: Carmen Elena Cervantes, Steven Menez, Bernard G. Jaar, Mohamad Hanouneh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
Metabolic alkalosis
Hypokalemia
Baking soda
Sodium bicarbonate
Toxicity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12882-020-01967-7

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