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Which of the following cause metabolic alkalosis?

A
Diarrhoea
B
Chronic renal failure
C
Hyperaldosteronism
D
Salicylate poisoning
High-Yield Explanation
In hyperaldosterone: increased aldosterone levels cause increased H+ secretion by the distal tubule and increased reabsorption of HCO3- - Metabolic alkalosis Causes of Acid-Base Disorders Metabolic acidosis Metabolic alkalosis Respiratory acidosis Respiratory alkalosis Ketoacidosis Lactic acidosis Chronic renal failure Salicylate intoxication Methonol/Formaldehyde intoxication Ethylene glycol intoxication Diarrhoea Renal tubular acidosis Vomiting Hyperaldosteronism Loop or thiazide diuretics Opiates, sedatives , anesthesia Guillian-Barre syndrome , polio, ALS, multiple sclerosis Airway obstruction Adult repsiratory distress syndrome, COPD Pneumonia Pumonary embolism High altitude Psychogenic Ref: Costanzo&;s Physiology 6th edition Pgno: 325

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