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The treatment of Gitelman is directed toward the specific symptoms that are apparent in each individual. Treatment may require the coordinated efforts of a team of specialists.There is no cure for Gitelman syndrome. The mainstay of treatment for affected individuals is oral potassium and magnesium supplements. For many individuals, lifelong daily supplementation with magnesium is recommended. In some cases, during severe muscle cramps, magnesium has been given intravenously.. Some affected individuals may receive medications known as potassium-sparing diuretics such as spironolactone or amiloride. These drugs increase the excretion of water in urine, but retain potassium preventing potassium loss (hypokalemia). supplementation with magnesium, pain medications and/or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen may be beneficial.
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