Living with Renal tubular acidosis
A group of genetic kidney conditions in which acid builds up in the blood because the kidney tubes can't clear it normally.
Understanding Renal tubular acidosis
The blood has raised chloride and is too acidic (hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis). The kidney's tubes can't clear acid from the urine as they should. This can lead to low potassium, calcium in the urine, kidney stones, calcium deposits in the kidney, and rickets.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition yet. The summary describes possible complications:
- Acid buildup in the blood (metabolic acidosis)
- Low potassium (hypokalemia)
- Calcium in the urine (hypercalciuria)
- Kidney stones
- Calcium deposits in the kidney (nephrocalcinosis)
- Weak, soft bones (rickets)
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Your doctor may refer you to a specialist who knows rare conditions.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- A doctor familiar with rare conditions, plus specialists as needed
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with National Kidney Foundation
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD says these are genetic disorders of the kidney tubules. It doesn't name a gene here.
Also known as: accumulation of acid in body due to kidney problem; rta - renal tubular acidosis
Patient organizations
- National Kidney FoundationRenal tubular acidosis · United States
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