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alkalosis

  (ăl'kə-lō'sĭs) pronunciation
n.

Abnormally high alkalinity of the blood and body fluids.

[ALKAL(I) + –OSIS.]

alkalotic al'ka·lot'ic (-lŏt'ĭk) adj.
 
 
Dental Dictionary: alkalosis
(alkəlō′sis)
n

A disturbance of acid-base balance and water balance, characterized by an excess of alkali or a deficiency of acids.

 

Abnormally high pH in the blood or tissue fluids (pH > 7.45). Excess alkali can make muscles overreact, causing them to go into cramp-like spasms. There are two forms of alkalosis. Respiratory alkalosis usually results from hyperventilation (heavy breathing), which reduces carbon dioxide levels in the body fluids. It can also occur at high altitudes, where the air is thin and oxygen levels are low. Metabolic alkalosis often results from ingesting excessive amounts of alkalinizers or from losing large amounts of acid (for example, by vomiting the acidic stomach contents).

 

Pertaining to or characterized by alkalosis.

 
Wikipedia: alkalosis

Alkalosis refers to a condition reducing hydrogen ion concentration of arterial blood plasma (alkalemia). Generally alkalosis is said to occur when arterial pH exceeds 7.45. The opposite condition is acidosis. More specifically, alkalosis can refer to:

Causes

Taking large amount of antacids for peptic ulcers might contribute to alkalosis, especially sodium bicarbonate. It is better to avoid sodium bicarbonate and replace it by aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide.

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