Porphyria

Porphyria

These are the cluster of infrequent hereditary or acquired illnesses of assured enzymes that usually contribute in the making of heme and porphyrins. They obvious with either neurological complications or occasionally both or skin problems.

Symptoms

The severe, or hepatic, porphyria’s primarily affect the nervous system, resulting in abdominal pain, vomiting, muscle weakness, acute neuropathy, seizures and mental disturbances, depression, including hallucinations, anxiety and paranoia. Cardiac tachycardia (high heart rate) and arrhythmias may develop as the autonomic nervous system is affected.

Diagnosis

Porphyria is identified through biochemical examination of urine, blood, and stool.

Treatment

Often, empirical cure is required if the investigative doubt of a porphyria is high since acute doses can be deadly.