What is distal renal tubular acidosis type 1?

Distal renal tubular acidosis Type 1 is a condition characterized by the kidneys inability to excrete acids into the urine, this causes acid to build up in the bloodstream and may lead to chronic illness over time if left untreated.

How do members experience distal renal tubular acidosis type 1?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with distal renal tubular acidosis type 1*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for distal renal tubular acidosis type 1*

Who has distal renal tubular acidosis type 1 on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 2
20s 1
30s 6
40s 17
50s 26
60s 9
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 12
Female 50