Diseases
alkalinizing agent
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Overview
Alkalinizing agents are used to treat conditions associated with a low pH in the body. Some medications can work to treat gout and kidney stones by neutralizing uric acid in the blood and urine to keep down inflammation of the joints, and to prevent the formation of stones in the kidney.
Symptoms
- indication not disease
Causes
- indication not disease
Risk factors
- indication not disease
Diagnosis
- indication not disease
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is alkalinizing agent?
Alkalinizing agents are used to treat conditions associated with a low pH in the body. Some medications can work to treat gout and kidney stones by neutralizing uric acid in the blood and urine to keep down inflammation of the joints, and to prevent the formation of stones in the kidney.
What are the symptoms of alkalinizing agent?
indication not disease
What causes alkalinizing agent?
indication not disease
Which medicines are used for alkalinizing agent?
potassium citrate, potassium citrate-citric acid, potassium sodium hydrogen citrate
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