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People may have irritability, muscle twitching, muscle cramps, or even muscle spasms. Blood is tested to diagnose alkalosis. Metabolic alkalosis is treated by replacing water and mineral salts such as sodium and potassium (electrolytes) and correcting the cause. How is Hypokalemic alkalosis treated? If chloride-responsive alkalosis occurs with volume depletion,Read More →

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When you breathe faster, the lower carbon dioxide level in your blood can lead to respiratory alkalosis. Respiratory alkalosis is usually caused by over-breathing (called hyperventilation) that occurs when you breathe very deeply or rapidly. Causes of hyperventilation include: Anxiety or panic. What does tachypnea lead to? Congestive heart failure:Read More →