Teen girl's eating disorder, cannabis use complicate AIP diagnosis
An AIP diagnosis should be weighed with vomiting, stomach pain, high blood pressure, low sodium, or constipation, the researchers said.| Porphyria News
Porphyrias are a group of genetic disorders that disrupt steps in the body's process for making heme, essential for transporting oxygen throughout the body.| Porphyria News
An AIP diagnosis should be weighed with vomiting, stomach pain, high blood pressure, low sodium, or constipation, the researchers said.| Porphyria News
Clinicians use a genetic test, or examine the levels of porphyrins found in an individual's blood, urine, or stool to make a diagnosis of porphyria.| Porphyria News
Patricia Inacio is a science writer for Porphyria News with a PhD in cell biology. She covers the latest news and information on a variety of porphyria topics.| Porphyria News
Read about acute and cutaneous porphyrias, the two main classification for this group of genetic disorders caused by problems in heme production.| Porphyria News
Symptoms of cutaneous porphyria largely affect the skin, while those of acute porphyria may include the nervous system. Learn more about symptoms here.| Porphyria News
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Porphyria comprises a group of genetic disorders caused by disruptions in the heme production cycle.| Porphyria News
