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Can Porphyria Cause Edema And Metabolic Neuropathy?
Question: Is/are there type(s) of porphyria that can cause edema and metabolic neuropathy? How can I best learn more about hereditary diseases that might fit my symptoms?
Brief Answer:
Porphyrias can cause edema or neuropathy.
Detailed Answer:
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Porphyria is a metabolic problem related to the synthesis of heme. You can find more details at:
http://themedicalbiochemistrypage.org/heme-porphyrin.php
Porphyria is known to be associated with neuropathy. You can find more details at:
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/205220-clinical
http://www.porphyrie.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Dyck_2015.pdf
I understand that you are suffering from multiple problems but please mention if there is something specific that I could help you with. As such there can be a host of diseases associated with a set of presentations but it is no use beating about the bush.
Regards
Porphyrias can cause edema or neuropathy.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
Porphyria is a metabolic problem related to the synthesis of heme. You can find more details at:
http://themedicalbiochemistrypage.org/heme-porphyrin.php
Porphyria is known to be associated with neuropathy. You can find more details at:
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/205220-clinical
http://www.porphyrie.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Dyck_2015.pdf
I understand that you are suffering from multiple problems but please mention if there is something specific that I could help you with. As such there can be a host of diseases associated with a set of presentations but it is no use beating about the bush.
Regards
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