Respiratory Alkalosis
Alternate Names : Hyperventilation-Induced Alkalosis
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
An individual with respiratory alkalosis breathes harder and faster than normal. If a person is breathing fast to get rid of extra acid in the body, this is usually the only symptom. If the level of acid is normal in the body, respiratory alkalosis may cause:
light-headedness or dizziness
numbness or tingling, especially in the hands, feet, and mouth
uncontrollable muscle spasms, which only occur in severe cases
The underlying cause may also result in symptoms.
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