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Renal tubular acidosis

Renal tubular acidosis

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Is a type of:

Kidney diseases • Acidosis

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare

Body locations

Lower abdomen, Upper abdomen

Symptoms

Stunted growth
Hearing loss
Liver dysfunction
Muscle weakness

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Renal tubular acidosis
Hydrochlorothiazide
5
1 review
Loop diuretic
Potassium

Other treatments

High salt diet

Tests

Sugar in urine
Arterial blood gas
Sodium
Chloride

Risk factors

Personal

Lead exposure

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What is Renal Tubular Acidosis? What are its symptoms and how can it be cured?

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What specialist does a person see for distal renal tubular acidosis?

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How does the renal system compensates for metabolic acidosis and alkalosis?

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Could you please explain to me why type 2 diabetics don't get acidosis where as type 1 diabetics do?

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