Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Alkalosis
| About underlying conditions: With a diagnosis of Alkalosis, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Alkalosis. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Alkalosis. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis |
Underlying conditions list: The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for Alkalosis includes:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Reduced urination (see Reduced urine)
- High altitute
- Mountain sickness
- Aspirin poisoning
- Hyperventilation
- Acute anxiety - causing hyperventilation
Alkalosis as a symptom: Conditions listing Alkalosis as a symptom may also be potential underlying conditions:
Last revision: May 20, 2003
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