Bartter's Syndrome
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Bartter's Syndrome Treatment
Treatment for Bartter's syndrome includes:
Potassium supplements
:
Potassium chloride
Potassium gluconate
Magnesium supplements
Diuretic medications
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain
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Generalized weakness
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Last Updated: Nov 12, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Bartter's Syndrome References:
Jest P, Pedersen KE, Klitgaard NA, et al: Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition as a therapeutic principle in Bartter's syndrome. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 1991; 41(4): 303-5.
Scheinman SJ, Guay-Woodford LM, Thakker RV, Warnock DG: Genetic disorders of renal electrolyte transport. N Engl J Med 1999 Apr 15; 340(15): 1177-87.
Vaisbich MH, Fujimura MD, Koch VH. Bartter syndrome: benefits and side effects of long-term treatment. Pediatr Nephrol. 2004 Aug;19(8):858-63.
