Topic:	Digestive Diseases (DD)
Title:	Acute Intermittent Porphyria.
Author:	Sweeney, G.D.
Source:	Manitoba, Canada: Canadian Porphyria Foundation. 2003. 4 p.
Availability:	Available from Canadian Porphyria Foundation. Box 1206, Neepawa, Manitoba, Canada, R0J 1H0. (866) 476-2801. Fax (204) 476-2800. E-mail: porphyria@cpf-inc.ca. Website: www.cpf-inc.ca/index.html. PRICE: Single copy free; full-text available online at no charge.
Abstract:	Porphyria is a condition in which excessive amounts of substances known as porphyrins form in the body. Porphyria is not a single disease but is a group of at least seven disorders. This fact sheet describes acute intermittent porphyria (AIP), noting that the severity of this condition varies widely and the majority of people who have AIP may be unaware of this fact. The fact sheet first describes the metabolic derangements of all porphyrias. In AIP, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite are the most frequent symptoms and are often accompanied by constipation and a fast pulse rate. More severe symptoms are usually prevented by appropriate treatment. The fact sheet describes the usual symptoms of AIP, diagnostic approaches, and concerns about passing the condition along to offspring. 2 figures.
Format:	Factsheet
Language:	English.
Major Keywords:	Digestive System Diseases. Porphyria. Diagnosis. Symptoms. Patient Care Management. Etiology. Acute Disease.
Minor Keywords:	Metabolic Diseases. Chronic Disease. Drug Therapy. Drug Effects. Complications. Diagnostic Tests. Pathology. Metabolism. Risk Factors. Patient Education. Vomiting. Nausea. Constipation. Abdominal Pain.
Publication Number:	DDDC09969
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