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Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis
Alternate Names : Classical RTA, Renal Tubular Acidosis - Distal, Renal Tubular Acidosis Type I, RTA - Distal, Type I RTA
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Treatment
The goal is to restore the normal pH (acid-base level) and normal electrolyte balance. This will indirectly correct bone disorders and reduce the risk of nephrocalcinosis and kidney stones. The underlying cause should be corrected if it can be identified.
Alkaline medications such as potassium citrate and sodium bicarbonate are administered to correct the acidic condition of the body. Sodium bicarbonate administration may correct the loss of potassium and calcium.
Vitamin D and calcium supplements are usually not given because the tendency toward nephrocalcinosis persists even after bicarbonate therapy.
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Hypokalemia
• Metabolic Acidosis
• Nephrocalcinosis
• Nephrolithiasis
• Osteomalacia
• Respiratory Alkalosis
• Rickets
Tests & Exams
• CHEM-20
• Mental Status Tests
• Pulse
• Serum Calcium
• Urinalysis
• Urine pH
Other Topics
• Back Pain - Low
• Bone Pain or Tenderness
• Confusion
• Consciousness - Decreased
• Fatigue
• Heartbeat Sensations
• Muscle Cramps
• Rapid Deep Breathing (Hyperventilation)
• Seizures
• Urine - Bloody
• Urine Output - Decreased
• Vitamin D
• Weakness
Review Date : 11/14/2003
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. editorial. Previously reviewed by Andrew Koren, M.D., Department of Nephrology, NYU-Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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