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Renal Tubular Acidosis Definition
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  • Renal Tubular Acidosis
A person with renal tubular acidosis has a disorder that prevents the kidneys from filtering acid from the bloodstream. As a result, the blood contains more acid than normal. Renal tubular acidosis responds well to treatment.

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Last Updated: Sep 10, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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