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Careful balancing of body chemicals will usually produce good results. If there is an underlying disease responsible for the kidney malfunction, it may be the determining factor in the prognosis.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoIf the metabolic acidosis is recognized and treated promptly, the patient may have no long-term complications, however, the underlying condition that caused the acidosis needs to be corrected or managed.
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What is the prognosis of renal tubular acidosis?
The prognosis is good for someone who has renal tubular acidosis and they are receiving the right treatments. They will need high doses of bicarbonate and correction of the acidosis and potassium levels are required.
Who should be tested for renal tubular acidosis?
Relatives of patients with the possibly hereditary forms of renal tubular acidosis should be tested.
What diseases can cause proximal renal tubular acidosis?
Proximal renal tubular acidosis (type 2) is caused by hereditary diseases, such as Fanconi's syndrome, fructose intolerance, and Lowe's syndrome.
What causes type 4 renal tubular acidosis?
Type 4 renal tubular acidosis is not hereditary, but is associated with diabetes mellitus, sickle cell anemia, an autoimmune disease, or an obstructed urinary tract.
What disease process causes hypokalemia frequent UTI and kidney stone formation?
Type I Renal Tubular Acidosis
How Renal response to acidosis?
how does renal system compansate for acidosis
What happens when the kidneys don't eliminate acid properly?
If the kidneys do not effectively eliminate acid, it builds up in the blood, leading to a condition called metabolic acidosis. These conditions are called renal tubular acidosis.
What can cause proximal renal tubular acidosis to develop?
vitamin D deficiency, kidney transplantation, heavy metal poisoning, and treatment with certain drugs.
What diseases may lead to calcium stones?
These diseases include primary parathyroidism, sarcoidosis, hyperthyroidism , renal tubular acidosis, multiple myeloma, hyperoxaluria, and some types of cancer.
What are the three stages of production?
1.glomerular filtration by the glomeruli2.tubular reabsorption by the renal tubules3.tubular secretion by the renal tubules
What is the prognosis for respiratory acidosis?
If the underlying condition that caused the respiratory acidosis is treated and corrected, there may be no long term effects.
What has the author Vardaman M Buckalew written?
Vardaman M. Buckalew has written: 'Renal tubular dysfunction' -- subject(s): Disorders of Renal tubular transport
