What is the major effect of alkalosis on the body?

1 Answer
Jul 7, 2017

The condition of alkalosis occurs when the body accumulates too many bases. It may occur due to increased blood levels of carbon dioxide (acid) or due to increased blood levels of bicarbonate (base).

Explanation:

Adverse effects of alkalosis include :
1) decreased myocardial contractility.
2) arrhythmias
3) decreased cerebral blood flow.
4) confusion.
5) mental obtundation.
6) neuromuscular excitability.
7) impaired peripheral oxygen unloading.

Early stages of alkalosis cause nausea, numbness, prolonged muscle spasms, muscle twitching or hand tremors. If not treated the right way, severe symptoms like dizziness, difficulty in breathing, confusion, stupor or coma may result.