Which treatment is used for metabolic alkalosis?

The treatment of metabolic alkalosis often involves addressing the underlying cause and correcting the electrolyte disturbances that may contribute to the condition. Normal saline administration is used in this context because it helps to restore the balance of fluids and electrolytes in the body.

When metabolic alkalosis occurs, it is frequently associated with volume depletion and electrolyte imbalances, particularly low chloride levels. Normal saline (which is isotonic sodium chloride solution) provides both the necessary volume to restore hydration and chloride to help counteract the alkalosis. By replenishing the body's chloride levels, normal saline can assist in the correction of the predominant metabolic disturbance, thus helping to restore a more neutral acid-base balance.

Other approaches, such as increasing protein intake or potassium supplementation, do not directly address the metabolic changes seen in alkalosis, while oxygen therapy is unrelated to the management of this specific acid-base disorder.