children s health issues
Bartter Syndrome and Gitelman Syndrome
Treatment of Bartter Syndrome and Gitelman Syndrome
Supplements of sodium, potassium, and magnesium For Bartter syndrome, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Because the defective functions of the tubule cells in the kidneys cannot be corrected, treatment is lifelong and is aimed at correcting the hormonal, fluid, and electrolyte abnormalities. People take supplements containing the substances that are lost in the urine, such as sodium, potassium, and magnesium, and also increase their fluid intake. Certain medications can be helpful. People with Bartter syndrome are given nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such asindomethacinoribuprofen. NSAIDs are not helpful in Gitelman syndrome. Doctors may give growth hormone to children who are very short. 