Incomplete renal tubular acidosis and bone mineral density: A population survey in an area of endemic renal tubular acidosis

• Main Authors: Chatlert Pongchaiyakul, Somnuek Domrongkitchaiporn, Wasana Stitchantrakul, La Or Chailurkit, Rajata Rajatanavin
• Other Authors: Khon Kaen University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/21483
• Institution: Mahidol University

Background. 'Primary' osteoporosis has been associated with a high incidence of a renal acidification defect, incomplete renal tubular acidosis (iRTA). An acid loading test, to exclude the defect, has been recommended for inclusion in the work-up of osteoporosis. However, there is no commu...