Which condition commonly causes normal anion gap metabolic acidosis?
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Correct answer: Renal tubular acidosis
Renal tubular acidosis leads to bicarbonate loss without accumulation of unmeasured anions, producing normal anion gap (hyperchloremic) metabolic acidosis.
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