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Renal tubular acidosis (RTA) refers to a group of conditions where the kidney is unable to properly acidify the urine, leading to metabolic acidosis. There are four main types of RTA. Type I involves impaired distal hydrogen ion secretion, Type II involves reduced proximal bicarbonate reabsorption, Type IV involves aldosterone deficiency or resistance, and a rare Type III involves carbonic anhydrase deficiency. The causes, clinical features, diagnostic criteria and treatments vary between the types. Laborat

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Heather Waters

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