Apr 5, 2023 · Symptoms of acute porphyrias may include: Severe pain in the belly, chest, legs or back. Digestive problems, such as constipation, nausea and vomiting. Muscle pain, tingling, numbness, …

Acute porphyrias cause painful attacks that can last days or weeks. Cutaneous porphyrias make your skin sensitive to light and cause symptoms like pain, swelling and blisters.

Symptoms of an attack include abdominal pain, chest pain, vomiting, confusion, constipation, fever, high blood pressure, and high heart rate. [1][2][4] The attacks usually last for days to weeks. [2] …

Jul 13, 2020 · Only about 10 cases have been reported worldwide, and all have been in males. Symptoms present as an acute attack, often as severe abdominal cramping with vomiting and …

Four types of cutaneous porphyrias affect only the skin and cause chronic, or long lasting, symptoms. People with cutaneous porphyria may develop skin symptoms—such as blistering or pain—after their …

Symptoms of acute porphyrias may include: cutaneous porphyrias – this condition affects the skin but not the nervous system. The skin is highly sensitive to sunlight and exposure tends to trigger …

Porphyrias are rare disorders that affect mainly the skin or nervous system and may cause abdominal pain. These disorders are usually inherited, meaning they are caused by abnormalities in genes …

Symptoms and signs of acute porphyrias involve the nervous system, abdomen, or both (neurovisceral). Attacks develop over hours or days and can last up to several weeks. Most gene carriers experience …

Nov 30, 2020 · Although porphyria can often remain latent for years, your symptoms can occur sporadically or be triggered by stress, hormones, or substances such as alcohol, tobacco, and …

Feb 3, 2025 · Porphyria causes three major symptoms: Attacks can occur suddenly. They often start with severe abdominal pain followed by vomiting and constipation. Being out in the sun can cause …