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| 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 in diet 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 (CONSULT YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER FIRST!)
Conditions that result from the disorder should be treated in their usual manner.
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| Expectations (prognosis): | The outcome varies depending on the extent of complications and the cause of the disorder.
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| 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.
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Review Date: 12/2/2001
Reviewed By: Andrew Koren, M.D., Department of Nephrology, NYU-Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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