Can chronic hepatitis lead to metabolic intoxication

Chronic hepatitis itself does not directly cause metabolic alkalinity.

metabolic alkalinity is usually caused by a loss of acidic substances or excessive intake of alkaline substances in the body, resulting in an increase in blood pH. In the case of chronic hepatitis, although liver disease itself is not a direct cause of metabolic alkalinity, chronic liver disease may affect kidney function, leading to edema or ascites, which may indirectly affect acid-base balance.

In addition, drugs or other interventions used to treat chronic hepatitis may sometimes affect acid-base balance. For example, long-term use of diuretics may lead to electrolyte imbalance, including hypokalemia, which may further lead to metabolic alkalinity.

Therefore, although chronic hepatitis does not directly cause metabolic alkalinity, hepatitis patients still need to pay close attention to their overall health status, especially complications related to acid-base balance, to ensure that any potential acid-base imbalance is identified and treated promptly.