Metabolic alkalosis secondary to baking soda treatment of a diaper rash.
A 4-month-old infant was seen with hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis that was associated with prior application of liberal amounts of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) to a diaper rash. After exclusion of other etiologies of the infant's acid-base disturbance, a complete resolution occurred following discontinuation of the baking soda applications. This case report provides a reminder of the significant side effects that may result from the excessive use of a seemingly harmless household substance.
D000471:Alkalosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000378:metabolism; D001639:Bicarbonates / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism; D003963:Diaper Rash / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D007008:Hypokalemia / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000378:metabolism; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D012964:Sodium / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism; D015034:Zinc Oxide / Q000627:therapeutic use
D001639:Bicarbonates; D012964:Sodium; D015034:Zinc Oxide