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Fanconi's syndrome   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment

Alternative names:

De Toni-Fanconi syndrome

Treatment

Many different diseases can cause Fanconi's syndrome. The underlying disease should be treated if there is a treatment available. For example:

  • Wilson's disease is treated with D-penicillamine, which binds excess copper in the blood.
  • Cystinosis is treated with cysteamine, which removes cystine from the body.

Most disorders causing Fanconi's syndrome cannot be treated directly. In these cases, the symptoms of the disease are treated instead. Symptomatic therapy includes:

  • Alkali therapy, which treats acidosis by increasing the pH of the blood
  • Replacement of electrolytes such as potassium, phosphate, calcium, and magnesium
  • Supplementing the diet with Vitamin D to prevent rickets and osteomalacia

Prognosis

The prognosis depends on the underlying disease.

Call Your Health Care Provider If:

Call your health care provider if dehydration or muscle weakness occurs.

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