Fanconi Syndrome is a disease that affects the kidneys. The syndrome occurs when the proximal tubular function of the kidney is impaired. Because of this, the re-absorption of electrolytes and nutrients into the bloodstream is decreased. There are two major reasons a person can get Fanconi Syndrome: It's a genetic disorder and can be inherited and it can also be caused by environmental factors. Once you know the cause of the syndrome you can begin treating it.. Here are some of the symptoms that will help you identify Fanconi Syndrome:
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1. Look for excessive urine and urination. These can also be signs of other kidney diseases and anytime you find that you are not urinating properly you should seek medical attention.
2. Be concerned if you begin to have an excessive thirst or an extreme dehydration. Both can be signs of Fanconi Syndrome depending upon what nutrients have not been reabsorbed in to the body.
3. Look for anorexia nervosa or vomiting. These alone may not make you think of Fanconi so take a look to see if you also have other symptoms. If you conclude that you do, you will want to ask your doctor for a test to determine if that could be the cause.
4. Look for other diseases such as rickets and osteomalacia. Often these disease can lead to Fanconi Syndrome later on in life. Rickets is usually found in children. Osteomalacia is the same as rickets, but is found in adults. If you have one of these diseases you to be monitored for Fanconi Syndrome.
5. Get a blood and urine sample taken. This is how you are going to clinically diagnose Fanconi Syndrome. It will ultimately be the factor that identifies the syndrome although you can recognize some of the symptoms ahead of time.
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