Inherited electrolyte imbalance with salt cravings and muscle cramps.

A rare genetic kidney disorder that disrupts electrolyte handling, leading to chronically low potassium and magnesium.

Approximately 1 in 40,000 people worldwide; symptoms typically appear in late childhood or adolescence.

Muscle cramps or spasms, fatigue, paresthesias, salt cravings, low blood pressure, excessive thirst and urination, GI upset, joint calcifications.

Dietary sodium and potassium, magnesium supplementation, potassium-sparing diuretics, pain relief, regular monitoring, cardiac evaluation.

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