Your child’s doctor will look at the water and electrolyte imbalances in your child’s blood and urine to find out which type of tubulopathy they have. This will allow your doctor to decide on the right treatment for your child.

Your child will have blood tests and urine tests.

Their height, weight and blood pressure will be measured.

You will be asked about any medication that your child is taking to see if this may have caused their dRTA.

Genetic testing of family members may be offered if your child’s dRTA is caused by a genetic mutation.

In some cases, a scan of your child’s kidneys may be recommended to check for any damage or evidence of kidney stones.

Your child may have an X-ray or ultrasound scan. They may also have hearing and eye tests as some kidney conditions affect your child’s hearing and eyesight.

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