Metabolic alkalosis is an uncommon acid/base disorder in children in which serum bicarbonate concentration is increased. Two most important causes of metabolic alkalosis are emesis and diuretic use. However, in the absence of these two etiologies, a thorough investigative workup is of paramount importance to reach a definitive diagnosis. A case having severe metabolic alkalosis diagnosed as a case of Bartter syndrome is being reported.
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