In patients with a normal anion gap the drop in HCO3− is compensated for almost completely by an increase in Cl− and hence is also known as hyperchloremic acidosis.
The HCO3− lost is replaced by a chloride anion, and thus there is a normal anion gap.
Fistula (pancreatic)
Uretogastric conduits
Saline administration
Endocrine (hyperparathyroidism)
Diarrhea
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (acetazolamide)
Ammonium chloride
Renal tubular acidosis
Spironolactone
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