Acute intermittent porphyria
Acute intermittent porphyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Category: General
Drugs labeled for Acute intermittent porphyria
2 medication ingredients list an association with acute intermittent porphyria in current FDA labeling.
Symptoms associated with Acute intermittent porphyria
The following symptoms have been associated with Acute intermittent porphyria in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Abdominal distention
Distention of the abdomen....
Abdominal pain
An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) and perc...
Anxiety
Intense feelings of nervousness, tension, or panic often arise in response to interpersonal stresses. There is...
Back pain
An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) localize...
Confusion
Lack of clarity and coherence of thought, perception, understanding, or action....
Constipation
Infrequent or difficult evacuation of feces....
Dark urine
An abnormal dark color of the urine....
Depression
Frequently experiencing feelings of being down, miserable, and/or hopeless; struggling to recover from these m...
Diarrhea
Abnormally increased frequency (usually defined as three or more) loose or watery bowel movements a day....
Distal muscle weakness
Reduced strength of the musculature of the distal extremities....
Excessive daytime somnolence
A state of abnormally strong desire for sleep during the daytime....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Hypertension
The presence of chronic increased pressure in the systemic arterial system....
Insomnia
Persistent difficulty in starting or maintaining sleep, or waking up earlier than desired, despite having adeq...
Memory impairment
An impairment of memory as manifested by a reduced ability to remember things such as dates and names, and inc...
Nausea and vomiting
Nausea is a commonly encountered symptom that has been defined as an unpleasant painless subjective feeling th...
Neck pain
An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) localize...
Proximal lower limb muscle weakness
A lack of strength of the proximal muscles of the legs....
Proximal upper limb muscle weakness
A lack of strength of the proximal muscles of the arms....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
Tremor
An unintentional, oscillating to-and-fro muscle movement about a joint axis....
Urinary incontinence
Loss of the ability to control the urinary bladder leading to involuntary urination....
Weakness of muscles of respiration
Reduced function of the muscles required to generate subatmospheric pressure in the thoracic cavity during bre...
Tests used to investigate Acute intermittent porphyria
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Acute intermittent porphyria. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acute intermittent porphyria?
Acute intermittent porphyria is a health condition described in medical literature. Acute intermittent porphyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
What are the symptoms of Acute intermittent porphyria?
Acute intermittent porphyria is associated with 23 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Abdominal distention, Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Back pain, Confusion, Constipation. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Acute intermittent porphyria diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Acute intermittent porphyria include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.
Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have Acute intermittent porphyria, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.