Description:
Milk-Alkali Syndrome is a condition where the body is too alkaline and the blood contains too much calcium cause renal failure. Milk-Alkali Syndrome caused by excessive consumption of milk (high calcium) and soluble alkali-like antacids, especially calcium carbonate or sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) for long durations.
Calcium deposits in the kidney and other tissues may occur in the Milk-Alkali Syndrome. This condition is aggravated by the intake of vitamin D, which is often added to milk purchased in supermarkets.
Symptom
This condition is often asymptomatic (no symptoms). When symptoms do occur, they are often associated with complications, like kidney. These include: back and hip pain (associated with kidney stones), excessive urination, and other problems that can be caused by kidney failure.
Treatment
Treatment involves reducing or eliminating the consumption of milk and antacids. If there is kidney failure, damage may not can be repaired.
Milk-Alkali Syndrome is a condition where the body is too alkaline and the blood contains too much calcium cause renal failure. Milk-Alkali Syndrome caused by excessive consumption of milk (high calcium) and soluble alkali-like antacids, especially calcium carbonate or sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) for long durations.
Calcium deposits in the kidney and other tissues may occur in the Milk-Alkali Syndrome. This condition is aggravated by the intake of vitamin D, which is often added to milk purchased in supermarkets.
Symptom
This condition is often asymptomatic (no symptoms). When symptoms do occur, they are often associated with complications, like kidney. These include: back and hip pain (associated with kidney stones), excessive urination, and other problems that can be caused by kidney failure.
Treatment
Treatment involves reducing or eliminating the consumption of milk and antacids. If there is kidney failure, damage may not can be repaired.
