What is proximal renal tubular acidosis?
Proximal renal tubular acidosis is a condition characterized by the kidneys inability to excrete acids into the urine, this causes acid to build up in the bloodstream and may lead to chronic illness over time if left untreated.
How do members experience proximal renal tubular acidosis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with proximal renal tubular acidosis*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Pain
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Depressed mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for proximal renal tubular acidosis*
Who has proximal renal tubular acidosis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 3 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | |
| Female | 5 |