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Misdiagnosis of Hidden Causes of Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis

Underlying conditions list:

The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis includes:

Other underlying conditions related to Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis:

Source: Diseases Database

Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis Causes: Book Excerpts

Discussion of underlying conditions of Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis:

This form of RTA occurs most frequently in children as part of a disorder called Fanconi's syndrome. The symptoms of Fanconi's syndrome include high levels of glucose, amino acids, citrate, and phosphate in the urine, as well as vitamin D deficiency and low blood-potassium.

Proximal RTA can also result from inherited disorders that disrupt the body's normal breakdown and use of nutrients. Examples include the rare disease cystinosis (in which cystine crystals are deposited in bones and other tissues), hereditary fructose intolerance, and Wilson's disease.

Proximal RTA also occurs in patients treated with ifosfamide, a drug used in chemotherapy. A few older drugs--such as acetazolamide or outdated tetracycline--can also cause proximal RTA. (Source: excerpt from Renal Tubular Acidosis: NIDDK)

About underlying conditions:

With a diagnosis of Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis.
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