Learn about the different types of renal tubular acidosis (RTA), their causes, how RTA is diagnosed, and how it is treated.
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What is the main cause of renal tubular acidosis?
Distal renal tubular acidosis: This is the most common type of renal tubular acidosis. It can be inherited (passed down in families) or caused by high blood calcium, sickle cell disease, autoimmune problems like lupus and Sjogren syndrome, or the use of some medicines.
How do you fix renal tubular acidosis?
For all types of RTA, drinking a solution of sodium bicarbonate link or sodium citrate will lower the acid level in your blood. This alkali therapy can prevent kidney stones from forming and make your kidneys work more normally so kidney failure does not get worse.
How do you treat acidosis in the kidneys?
The most commonly prescribed medications (supplements) for metabolic acidosis include: Sodium bicarbonate tablets. Sodium bicarbonate powder (also known as baking soda) Sodium citrate solution (liquid)
What not to drink if you have kidney problems?
What drinks should people with kidney disease avoid?
Cola beverages: Studies show that drinking 2 or more cola drinks a day may be harmful for people with kidney disease. ...
Alcohol: Drinking alcohol makes the kidneys less able to filter the blood and increases blood pressure, which can lead to kidney damage.
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Learn how your kidneys filter blood, why kidneys are important, and how kidneys help maintain a healthy balance of water, salts, and minerals in your body.
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