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Consistently Low Anion Gap 26yo, 165lbs (was 187lbs 2 months ago)

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zputnam93
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I've had a consistently low anion gap and I cant figure out the cause. A lot of sites state Hypoalbumenia is the most common cause but my albumin is normal. I have had chest pains, constant high blood pressure (140/80ish) and what feels like kidney pains on the right side after eating things like chocolate. (Ive had my appendix removed) Also cloudy urine after eating cheese. I've tracked urination and my most recent finding is that between 12:15AM and 6:53AM I had to use the restroom 9 times.

Doctors say my blood tests look good but my anion gap has been coming out around 5-4 in four separate tests and I've lost so much weight without trying... I work out, have a great diet, and drink enough water. I've cut back though because of the frequent urination.

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