Porphyria

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title: Porphyria
text: Porphyria is a group of disorders in which substances called porphyrins build up in the body, adversely affecting the skin or nervous system. The types that affect the nervous system are also known as acute porphyria, as symptoms are rapid in onset and short in duration. Symptoms of an attack include abdominal pain, chest pain, vomiting, confusion, constipation, fever, high blood pressure, and high heart rate. The attacks usually last for days to weeks. Complications may include paralysis, low b
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description: Metabolic disorders in which porphyrins build up in the body
original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porphyria
date created: 2002-09-09T23:03:03Z
date modified: 2024-08-29T21:00:15Z
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