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Acute toxicity from baking soda ingestion

S H Thomas1, C K Stone

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, East Carolina University School of Medicine, Greenville, NC 27858-4354.

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
|January 1, 1994
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Oral sodium bicarbonate, commonly used for indigestion, can lead to serious health risks like metabolic alkalosis and hypernatremia. This review highlights potential dangers of excessive baking soda intake and discusses patient management.

Area of Science:

  • Internal Medicine
  • Toxicology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Sodium bicarbonate is widely recognized for its historical use in various medical conditions.
  • Despite common oral use, documented toxicity is infrequent, with limited reports in emergency medicine literature.

Observation:

  • A case report details a patient with recurrent hospital admissions due to excessive oral sodium bicarbonate intake for dyspepsia.
  • This highlights the potential for severe adverse events from self-treatment.

Findings:

  • Acute and chronic oral sodium bicarbonate ingestion can cause metabolic alkalosis, hypernatremia, hypertension, and gastric issues.
  • Abruptly stopping chronic use may lead to hyperkalemia, hypoaldosteronism, and electrolyte imbalances.

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Implications:

  • Clinicians should be aware of the potential toxicity associated with excessive sodium bicarbonate use.
  • Proper evaluation and management strategies are crucial for patients presenting with symptoms of bicarbonate toxicity.