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What Is Acidosis?
my nephrologist says that I have acidosis. I take 2 sodium bicarbonate twice daily. I do not know anything about this condition. my creatinine and
my nephrologist says that I have acidosis. I take 2 sodium bicarbonate tablets twice daily, my creatinine and
my nephrologist says that I have acidosis. I take 2 sodium bicarbonate tablets daily; my creatinine and bun are also elevated, can you help me understand acidosis?
my nephrologist says that I have acidosis. I take 2 sodium bicarbonate tablets twice daily, my creatinine and
my nephrologist says that I have acidosis. I take 2 sodium bicarbonate tablets daily; my creatinine and bun are also elevated, can you help me understand acidosis?
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
Hello,
If your creatinine and blood urea are high, your doctor would have told you that your kidney function is reduced. Acid is normally produced in the body by the metabolic processes that sustain us. This is excreted by the kidneys so that the blood is kept at the normal pH. When the kidney function is reduced, the kidneys cannot excrete the acid and acid builds up in the blood and the pH drops below normal. If it drops low, it interferes with the normal functioning of the body and one can become very sick. Also certain electrolytes like Potassium may rise to a high level to interfere with the rhythm and functioning of the heart. So it is important to correct the excess acid in the blood. Sodium bicarbonate is an alkali. It neutralises acid and helps in maintaining the pH at the normal level so that your systems function better.
I am available if you have further queries.
Take care
Dr. Noble Zachariah
If your creatinine and blood urea are high, your doctor would have told you that your kidney function is reduced. Acid is normally produced in the body by the metabolic processes that sustain us. This is excreted by the kidneys so that the blood is kept at the normal pH. When the kidney function is reduced, the kidneys cannot excrete the acid and acid builds up in the blood and the pH drops below normal. If it drops low, it interferes with the normal functioning of the body and one can become very sick. Also certain electrolytes like Potassium may rise to a high level to interfere with the rhythm and functioning of the heart. So it is important to correct the excess acid in the blood. Sodium bicarbonate is an alkali. It neutralises acid and helps in maintaining the pH at the normal level so that your systems function better.
I am available if you have further queries.
Take care
Dr. Noble Zachariah
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