Causes of metabolic alkalosis,”Saline sensitive (urine Cl <10): ECF contraction and hypokalemia. From vomiting, nasogastric suction, diuretic use, villous adenoma of colon, diarrhea with high Cl- content Saline resistant (urine Cl >20): primary hyperaldosteronism, cushing syndrome, severe K def, bartter syndrome
diuretic abuse”