Metabolic alkalosis is the primary increase in bicarbonate...

Metabolic alkalosis is the primary increase in bicarbonate (HCO₃ − ), with or without compensatory increase in the partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO₂). Its pH may be high or close to normal. The factors which influence the occurrence of metabolic alkalosis are

I urinary retention of HCO₃

II excessive loss of fixed acids.

III excessive loss of bases.

IV excessive increase in free hydrogen ions.

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