Fanconi Syndrome - Symptom, Treatment and cause of Fanconi Syndrome

Fanconi Syndrome Description

(de Toni-Fanconi-Debre Syndrome)

Fanconi Syndrome is a rare defect of Kidney functioning which may be congenital (present since childbirth) or followup disease such as cystinosis, glycogen storage diseases, Wilson's disease and others.

Fanconi Syndrome Cause

The main cause of fanconi syndrome is failure of the kidney to adequately deal with numerous chemicals and sugar.

Fanconi Syndrome Symptom

Abnormalities in the blood levels of calcium, phosphate, potassium and sugar are some of the symptoms of fanconi syndrome.

Investigation of Fanconi Syndrome

Blood and Urine tests secified for Fanconi Syndrome are used to diagnose it.

Fanconi Syndrome Treatment

Increase in water consumption, specific dietary requirements and restrictions, providing supplements of missing calcium and potassium through the food are some of the treatment options for Fanconi Syndrome.

Complications in Fanconi Syndrome

The major complications that may occur here are the bone disease osteomalacia and kidney failure. The congenital form may include or are accompanied with some eye and brain abnormalities.