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Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis

Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis

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Understanding Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Living with the Condition 1. Introduction Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis (dRTA) is a rare kidney disorder characterized by the inability of the distal tubules in the kidneys to properly acidify the urine. This leads to an accumulation of acid in the blood, resulting in a…