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Milk-Alkali Syndrome
Definition An acquired condition including high levels of calcium (hypercalcemia) and a shift in the body's acid/base balance towards alkaline (metabolic alkalosis).
Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Milk-alkali syndrome is caused by excessive consumption of milk (which is high in calcium) and soluble alkali-like antacids, especially sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) over a prolonged period of time.
This can cause calcium deposits in the kidneys and other tissues. This condition is exacerbated by the consumption of Vitamin D. Milk-alkali syndrome is often a side effect of treating a peptic ulcer. Nausea, headache, weakness, confusion, and kidney damage may result.
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• Definition
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• Milk-Alkali Syndrome Symptoms & Signs
• Milk-Alkali Syndrome Prevention
• Milk-Alkali Syndrome Diagnosis & Tests
• Milk-Alkali Syndrome Treatment
• Milk-Alkali Syndrome Prognosis
• Milk-Alkali Syndrome Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Injury - Kidney and Ureter
• Peptic Ulcer
Other Topics
• Headache
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Weakness
Review Date : 3/7/2002
Reviewed By : Andrew Koren, M.D., Department of Nephrology, NYU-Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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