Gitelman Syndrome

Gitelman Syndrome is a rare inherited disorder that affects the kidneys' ability to maintain proper electrolyte balance. It causes the body to lose too much salt, magnesium, and potassium through urine, leading to symptoms like muscle cramps, weakness, fatigue, and sometimes low blood pressure. The condition is caused by genetic mutations affecting a specific transporter in the kidney's tubules. Although it is a lifelong condition, many individuals manage symptoms effectively through medications and dietary adjustments. Gitelman Syndrome is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern, meaning a person must inherit the mutated gene from both parents to be affected.