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Fanconi's Syndrome
Alternate Names : De Toni-Fanconi Syndrome
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Fanconi's Syndrome Treatment
Many different diseases can cause Fanconi's syndrome. The underlying disease should be treated if there is a treatment available. For example:
- Wilson's disease is treated with D-penicillamine, which binds excess copper in the blood.
- Cystinosis is treated with cysteamine, which removes cystine from the body.
Most disorders causing Fanconi's syndrome cannot be treated directly. In these cases, the symptoms of the disease are treated instead. Symptomatic therapy includes:
- Alkali therapy, which treats acidosis by increasing the pH of the blood
- Replacement of electrolytes such as potassium, phosphate, calcium, and magnesium
- Supplementing the diet with Vitamin D to prevent rickets and osteomalacia
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• Definition
• Fanconi's Syndrome Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Fanconi's Syndrome Symptoms & Signs
• Fanconi's Syndrome Treatment
• Fanconi's Syndrome Prognosis
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Review Date : 1/27/2002
Reviewed By : Andrew Koren, M.D., Department of Nephrology, NY-Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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