Renal Tubular Acidosis: Recognition and Treatment Strategies

Renal tubular acidosis (RTA) is a group of kidney disorders characterized by impaired renal acidification, leading to disturbances in acid-base balance. This review article provides comprehensive overview RTA, including its epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and diagnosis. Three main types RTA are discussed: distal (Type 1), proximal 2), hyperkalemic 4). Each type’s underlying causes mechanisms explored, highlighting the importance accurate diagnosis for appropriate management. Diagnostic approaches involving evaluation, laboratory tests, specialized function studies described detail. The treatment strategies each type outlined, emphasizing correcting imbalance managing associated electrolyte abnormalities. Lifestyle modifications pharmacological interventions discussed, alkali supplementation potassium regulation. Finally, need further research prospective enhance our understanding improve therapeutic emphasized. Advancements