Livestock farmers in South Africa are being urged to work with their veterinarians to update their animal health and ...

This process leads to metabolic alkalosis and increased delivery of bicarbonate to the distal nephron, with subsequent renal excretion of bicarbonate and potassium together. Genetic conditions ...

The typical presentation of patients with Liddle syndrome includes early-onset severe hypertension, hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis in the setting of low plasma renin and aldosterone, low rates ...

Clinical findings include dehydration, acidosis due to inadequate nutrition, alkalosis due to loss of hydrochloride and hypokalaemia. There are two degrees of severity: (i) grade 1, nausea and ...

There are five main types of Bartter syndrome, each associated with a specific gene mutation. Depending on the type involved, symptoms of Bartter syndrome may be apparent at or near the time of birth ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can cause a burning sensation in the throat when stomach acid regurgitates up to the throat. Medical treatments and home remedies may help ease symptoms. A ...

Hypophosphatemia is an abnormally low level of phosphate in the blood. It tends to develop in people with serious conditions like sepsis or diabetic ketoacidosis. It can also occur with alcohol ...

Pulmonary congestion due to overhydration must be carefully avoided after surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. 46 Fluid given during the first three days after operation should be limited to small ...

This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Upset stomach, dizziness, or headache may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your ...

Knowing the symptoms of low potassium, or hypokalemia, may allow you to recognize a potassium deficiency if you develop one. Potassium is a mineral needed in small amounts for cell, nerve, and muscle ...