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Distal renal tubular acidosis

Alternative Names:

Renal tubular acidosis - distal; Renal tubular acidosis type I; Type I RTA; RTA - distal; Classical RTA

Symptoms:

Signs and tests:

Many patients develop kidney stones.
Breathing rate may be rapid as the body attempts to decrease carbon dioxide.
Symptoms of osteomalacia or rickets, nephrocalcinosis, or electrolyte disturbances may appear.
Blood pH and the urine pH may show inadequate hydrogen ion excretion. The urine pH is usually > 5.0.
A urinalysis may show abnormalities including increased levels of calcium and potassium in the urine.
An ABG (arterial blood gas) and blood chemistries may indicate metabolic acidosis and low blood potassium level.