- Alkali ingestion, such as antacids or bicarbonate - Vomiting, which may result in the loss of too much H+ - Constipation, which may result in reabsorption of elevated levels of HCO3-
Metabolic alkalosis occurs when the body has more base than acid in the system. Chemists use the term "pH" to describe how acidic or alkaline (also called basic) a substance is.
-Ketoacidosis, a buildup of keto acids that can result from diabetes mellitus. -Salicylate poisoning, a toxic condition resulting from ingestion of too much aspirin or oil of wintergreen (a substance...