Acid-base disturbances in gastrointestinal disease

Gastrointestinal disorders are associated with severe and often complex acid-base disturbances. We review the most important types of metabolic alkalosis and metabolic acidosis associated with gastrointestinal disorders, excluding liver disease. Special emphasis is placed on pathophysiologic mechani...

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Published inDigestive diseases and sciences Vol. 32; no. 9; p. 1033
Main Authors Perez, G O, Oster, J R, Rogers, A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.1987
Subjects
Acid-Base Imbalance - physiopathology
Acid-Base Imbalance - therapy
Acidosis - physiopathology
Acidosis - therapy
Alkalosis - physiopathology
Alkalosis - therapy
Diarrhea - physiopathology
Diarrhea - therapy
Gastrointestinal Diseases - physiopathology
Gastrointestinal Diseases - therapy
Humans
Vomiting - physiopathology
Vomiting - therapy
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Summary:Gastrointestinal disorders are associated with severe and often complex acid-base disturbances. We review the most important types of metabolic alkalosis and metabolic acidosis associated with gastrointestinal disorders, excluding liver disease. Special emphasis is placed on pathophysiologic mechanisms. This information may help the clinician understand the generation and maintenance of these disorders and to plan an effective therapeutic approach.
ISSN:0163-2116
DOI:10.1007/BF01297195