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Ok, can someone please explain the following sentence from first aid's diuretics section?
In low K state, H (rather than K) is exchanged for Na in cortical collecting tubule, leading to alkalosis and "paradoxical aciduria"
What is the mechanism behind this paradoxical aciduria? Much thanks!
In low K state, H (rather than K) is exchanged for Na in cortical collecting tubule, leading to alkalosis and "paradoxical aciduria"
What is the mechanism behind this paradoxical aciduria? Much thanks!