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Nephrocalcinosis

• Overview
• Symptoms
• Treatment
• Prevention

Treatment:

The goal of treatment is reduction of symptoms. The cause of the disorder must be treated. If the cause is type 1 renal tubular acidosis , vitamin D and calcium should not be given to correct bone disorders associated with the condition because this will worsen nephrocalcinosis.

Medications that enhance calcium excretion should be discontinued. Never discontinue any medications without consulting your health care provider.

Conditions that result from the disorder should be treated in their usual manner.

Expectations (prognosis):

The outcome varies depending on the extent of complications and the cause of the disorder.

Complications:

• Acute renal failure
• Chronic renal failure
• Kidney stones
• Obstructive uropathy (acute or chronic, unilateral or bilateral)

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if symptoms indicate that disorders associated with nephrocalcinosis may be present.

Emergency symptoms include suddenly decreased urine output , and decreased consciousness related to calcium levels and/or kidney failure.

• Review Date: 9/13/2005
• Reviewed By: Robert Mushnick, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, SUNY Downstate Health Center, Brooklyn, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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