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Vomiting leads to loss of gastric acid (hydrochloric acid), which disrupts the acid-base balance in the body. In response to this loss of acid, the kidneys may increase reabsorption of bicarbonate to help buffer excess acidity, leading to increased bicarbonate levels in the blood.

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