Metabolic acidosis, normal anion gap

Definition

Definition

Definition

  • Gap 6-12 meq

Etiology

Etiology

Etiology

  • Gastrointestinal loss of HCO3-, e.g., diarrhea, pancreatic ileostomy or ileal loop bladder
  • Renal tubular acidosis
  • Recovery from diabetic ketoacidosis
  • Dilutional acidosis from rapid administration of 0.9% NaCl
  • Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
  • Chloride retention or administration of HCl equivalent or NH4Cl

See related DDx

See related DDx

See related DDx

  • Respiratory acidosis
  • Respiratory alkalosis
  • Metabolic acidosis, increased anion gap
  • Decreased anion gap
  • Metabolic alkalosis

© 2000–2025 Unbound Medicine, Inc. All rights reserved
All content is protected by copyright and may not be used for AI model training or other unauthorized purposes.