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urinary acidification
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
Related
urinary alkalinization (alkaline diuresis)
General
clinical procedure
References
- 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
http://www.nature.com/ki/journal/v71/n12/abs/5002220a.html