Urinary Acidification

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Contents 1 Indications 2 Procedure 3 More General Terms 4 Additional Terms 5 References

Indications

• evaluation of distal renal tubular acidosis ( RTA-1, RTA-4)
• prevention of calcium phosphate stones

Procedure

• administration furosemide/ fludrocortisone
• cranberry extract acidifies urine
• diet rich in whole grains acidifies urine

More General Terms

• clinical procedure

Additional Terms

• urinary alkalinization (alkaline diuresis)

References

1. Walsh SB et al Urinary acidification assessed by simultaneous furosemide and fludrocortisone treatment: an alternative to ammonium chloride Technical Notes Kidney International (2007) 71, 1310-1316 [1]

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