The kidneys are responsible for maintaining the balance of acids, bases, fluids and electrolytes in the body, avoiding significant fluctuations that can lead to life-threatening conditions. Acid, base ...

Describes acid-base physiology and discusses the diagnosis and treatment of disorders associated with metabolic acidosis and metabolic alkalosis, as well as plasma potassium disorders. Metabolic ...

Dietary acid reduction by consuming produce or using sodium bicarbonate improves acid-base status and helps protect the kidneys in patients with early-stage CKD. Reducing dietary acid load helps ...

Acid reflux is what happens sometimes after having certain foods or drinks -- especially after indulging in greasy, fatty or spicy foods. Stomach acid goes up toward the esophagus, which is the tube ...

kidney cross section For National Kidney Month, Richard J. Johnson, MD, discusses the association between uric acid levels and risk for chronic kidney disease among patients with gout. Gout is ...

High uric acid occurs when the body produces too much uric acid or fails to eliminate it properly. This buildup can lead to various health problems, including joint pain, inflammation, and kidney ...

A recent American Journal of Medicine study assessed the role of low-acid diets in protecting against kidney and cardiovascular disorders among primary hypertension patients. Study: Kidney and ...

To define "steady-state" chronic hypercapnia in man, we studied 20 patients with stable carbon dioxide tensions from 34 to 103 mm of mercury and with no apparent complicating disorders. The whole-body ...

Considering the stressful and hectic lifestyle most people lead today, many are unable to focus on their diet and regular exercise. This has made certain lifestyle diseases, like high uric acid levels ...