Presentation
Symptoms can appear to be gastrointestinal (digestive system) in nature; they can seem to be associated with heart problems; they may seem to be muscle-related; they may be mistaken for gynecological problems; or they can present as neurological, psychological [liverfoundation.org]
Entire Body System
- Acute Intermittent Porphyria
There are four types of AHP: Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP – makes up ~80% of all cases) Variegate Porphyria (VP) Hereditary Coproporphyria (HCP) ALAD Deficiency Porphyria (ADP) AHP is a hereditary disease, meaning that it can be passed from parents [liverfoundation.org]
An update of clinical management of acute intermittent porphyria. Appl Clin Genet. 2015 Sep 1;8:201-14. Available online at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26366103. Accessed May 2016. Betur S, et al. [labtestsonline.it]
Gastrointestinal
- Nausea
Some of these symptoms may include: Nausea and vomiting Diarrhea or constipation (watery stool or difficulty having bowel movements) Back or chest pain Muscle weakness Fatigue Rapid heartbeat Seizures Anxiety and/or depression Confusion Skin blistering [liverfoundation.org]
- Vomiting
Some of these symptoms may include: Nausea and vomiting Diarrhea or constipation (watery stool or difficulty having bowel movements) Back or chest pain Muscle weakness Fatigue Rapid heartbeat Seizures Anxiety and/or depression Confusion Skin blistering [liverfoundation.org]
Treatment
Speak with your doctor about the ongoing progress and results of these trials to get the most up-to-date information on new treatments. [liverfoundation.org]
Prevention
The most promising treatments are then moved into clinical trials, with the goal of identifying new ways to safely and effectively prevent, screen for, diagnose, or treat a disease. [liverfoundation.org]