Alkalosis is a clinical condition in which there is excessive loss of acid from the body or excessive intake of alkali from outside the body. The main treatments for alkalosis include allopathic treatment and symptomatic treatment.
Patients with alkalosis should actively treat the primary disease, such as avoiding alkaline drugs and removing the causes of alkalosis. Patients with mild alkalosis can be given isotonic saline and glucose supplementation, and patients with potassium deficiency can be given potassium chloride extended-release tablets orally.
For patients with severe disease, isotonic hydrochloric acid solution can be fed through central venous manometry tubes. Patients with heart failure and cirrhosis suffering from alkalosis can be given diuretics that inhibit carbonic anhydrase and other drugs as prescribed by the doctor. Calcium gluconate may be administered intravenously in patients with hand and foot twitching. Severely ill patients may require tracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation to assist respiration.
Patients with alkalosis should seek prompt medical attention to identify the cause of the disease and actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment. At the same time, patients should strictly follow the doctor’s instructions for medication, reasonable daily rest, avoid strenuous exercise, and maintain a good state of mind, which will help to get better treatment results.