urinary acidification
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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
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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