An abnormally high alkalinity (low hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues.
Symptoms of Alkalosis
The following features are indicative of Alkalosis:
confusion
lightheadedness
nausea
vomiting
hand tremor
prolonged muscle spasms
face numbness
feet numbness
hand numbness
muscle twitching
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Common Causes of Alkalosis
The following are the most common causes of Alkalosis:
lack of oxygen
low carbon dioxide in the blood
liver disease
being at high altitude
fever
lung disease causing (hyperventilate)
Other Causes of Alkalosis
The following are the less common causes of Alkalosis:
loss of chloride
increased blood bicarbonate level
loss of potassium
diuretics use
aspirin poisoning
Risk Factors for Alkalosis
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Alkalosis:
diuretics use
fever
liver disease
at high altitude
lung disease
aspirin poisoning
Prevention of Alkalosis
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Alkalosis. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
maintain blood bicarbonate level
maintain blood chloride level
maintain blood potassium level
Occurrence of Alkalosis
Common Gender
Alkalosis can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Alkalosis
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Alkalosis:
Physical examination: To examine physical symptoms of the disease
Urinalysis: Physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine
Arterial blood gas analysis: To analyse oxygen and carbon dioxide in blood
Urine pH: To measure urine acid
Electrolytes test: To confirm the diagnosis of alkalosis
Complications of Alkalosis if untreated
Yes, Alkalosis causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Alkalosis is left untreated:
coma
arrhythmias
electrolyte imbalance
Self-care for Alkalosis
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Alkalosis:
maintain blood bicarbonate level
maintain blood chloride level
maintain blood potassium level
breathing in paper bag during hyperventilation
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Alkalosis
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Alkalosis:
Oxygen therapy: To prevent complications of low blood oxygen levels