Milk Alkali Syndrome

Abstract

Milk-alkali syndrome consists of the triad of hypercalcemia, metabolic alkalosis, and renal insufficiency associated with the ingestion of large amounts of calcium and absorbable alkali. There has been a resurgence of this disorder, as it now accounts for up to 12 percent of cases, making it the third leading cause of hypercalcemia behind primary hyperparathyroidism and malignancy. We present a case report of a 38-year-old male with ingestion of large amounts of calcium carbonate resulting into milk-alkali syndrome and its complications. Avoid excessive amounts of calcium carbonate ingestion.