What are the treatments for Fanconis syndrome?
by MedExpert on November 2nd, 2007 Fanconi’s syndrome is best treated by attacking the underlying cause whenever possible. For example, when cystinosis is treated with the drug cysteamine to lower cystine levels in the body or Wilson disease is treated with penicillamine to lower the levels of copper, accompanying symptoms of Fanconi’s syndrome will subside. If the patient has acquired the disease from a heavy metal or another toxic agent, all contact with the toxic agent should stop; the condition will then likely disappear. Nevertheless, additional treatment will be necessary either when it’s not possible to treat the underlying cause or while waiting for the kidneys to resume normal function. This is done by restricting sodium chloride (table salt), giving antacids to counteract the excessive acidity of the blood, and supplying potassium supplements. Kidney transplant is the treatment of last resort, used for patients whose kidneys have failed. Source: The Gale Group. Gale Encyclope
