genitourinary disorders
Renal Tubular Acidosis
Symptoms and Signs of RTA
RTA is usually asymptomatic. Severe electrolyte disturbances are rare but can be life threatening. Urinary Calculi and nephrocalcinosis are possible, particularly with type 1 RTA. Signs of extracellular fluid volume depletion may develop from urinary water loss accompanying electrolyte excretion in type 2 RTA. People with type 1 or type 2 RTA may show symptoms and signs of Hypokalemia , including muscle weakness, hyporeflexia, and paralysis. Bony involvement (eg, bone pain and osteomalacia in adults and rickets in children) may occur in type 2 and sometimes in type 1 RTA. Type 4 RTA is usually asymptomatic with only mild acidosis, but Overview of Arrhythmias or paralysis may develop if hyperkalemia is severe. 