Porphyria
What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?
Symptoms vary, depending on the type of porphyria. Symptoms that may occur with
most of the porphyrias include:
severe abdominal pain
chest pain
sensitivity to bright sunlight
muscle cramping and weakness
numbness and tingling of the legs
and arms
Hepatic porphyria may cause these additional symptoms:
fever
vomiting
constipation
rapid heart beat
liver disease
psychiatric disturbances, such as
depression or mania
leg pain
skin discoloration, itching, and
blistering
changes in urine color to a red-brown
changes in tooth color
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