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Description and Acute intermittent porphyria  
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Tags: Acute intermittent porphyria, porphyria,

	Acute intermittent porphyria is probably the most common porphyria with acute
	The disorder results from low levels of the enzyme responsible for the third step in heme production.
	Red urine
	Sensitivity to sunlight
	Blister (bulla) formation on exposure to sunlight
	Skin swelling (edema) on exposure to sunlight
	Photodermatitis
	Crampy abdominal pain (may be extremely severe)
	Constipation
	Vomiting
	Pain in the limbs
	Pain in the back
	Personality change
	Numbness or tingling
	Muscle pain
	Muscle weakness or paralysis
	During an attack, a person may also experience muscle weakness, seizures, and mental changes such as anxiety and hallucinations.
	Attacks are triggered by nongenetic factors such as certain drugs, alcohol, smoking, dieting or fasting, certain hormones, other illnesses, and stress.

Lister: JJones24
Source: MedValue

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