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Metabolic alkalosis is relatively rare among PD patients. It is usually due to excessive alkali consumption or extreme volume contraction. Therapy consists in correcting the primary cause, such as discontinuation of alkaline substances or volume expansion with intravenous saline.
Metabolic acidosis is mostly seen among under dialyzed patients, in severe liver insufficiency, uncontrolled diabetes and lactic acidosis from various causes. Metabolic acidosis is best corrected with the use of bicarbonate. Bicarbonate based peritoneal dialysis fluid (PDF) should be used if available.
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