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Porphyria (What :silhouette: (Abnormalities in the heme production process…
Porphyria
What :silhouette:
Abnormalities in the heme production process
Heme: chemical compound that contains iron and gives blood its red color
Deficiency or inactivity of a specific enzyme in the heme production process
Result: accumulation of heme precursors
Mostly inherited
Symptoms :warning:
Skin is overly sensitive to sunlight
Redness
Blistering
Scarring
Nervous system is affected
Chest and abdominal pain
Emotional/mental disorders
Seizures
Muscle weakness
Attack triggers
Drugs
Chemicals
Fasting
Smoking/alcohol
Infections
Stress
Menstrual hormones
Exposure to the sun
Diagnosis :check:
Blood test
Urine test
Stool test
Treatment :star:
Heme
Medications
Hospitalization