Question 1

can a person with acute intermittent porphyria get tattoos? will it have any side effects for them?

Accepted Answer

: There are side effects to have a tattoo, that is not due to intermittent porphyria. There could be infection, in some cultures stigma and my form scars that are unsightly. Infection could precipitate attack of acute intermittent porphyria.

Question 2

can a person with acute intermittent porphyria get a tattoo? will it have any side effects?

Accepted Answer

Self destructive: Getting a tattoo is a form of self-destructive behavior. It not good for a normal person, let alone some one with a disorder affecting the skin.

Question 3

what is the prognosis of porphyria?

Accepted Answer

Very challenging: Porphyrias are life-long diseases with symptoms that come and go. Some forms of the disease cause more symptoms than others. Proper treatment and avoidance of triggers can help prolong the time between attacks. But attacks are quite painful and can be fatal. Life is a real struggle for someone with porphyria but it is possible to even do great things - some historical figures have suffered it.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of porphyria?

Accepted Answer

See below: Porphyrias involve three major symptoms:
•abdominal pain or cramping (only in some forms of the disease)

•light sensitivity causing rashes, blistering, and scarring of the skin (photodermatitis)

•problems with the nervous system and muscles (seizures, mental disturbances, nerve damage).

Question 5

whatprecipitates a porphyria attack?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the type: There are 8 different kinds of porphyria. Depending on the type of porphyria, an attack can be precipitated by sunlight exposure, alcohol, inadequate diet, carbohydrate restriction, certain drugs or chemicals, hormonal changes & stress. Often a combination of triggers can precipate an attack.  For more info, see the porphyria foundation's website: http://www.Porphyriafoundation.Com/about-porphyria.

Question 6

what is porphyria cutanea tarda?

Accepted Answer

Blistering disease: It is a disease that causes blistering seen more often in alcoholics because of enzyme defect causing increased porphyrins in blood. See dermatologist for full details and treatment.

Question 7

what is porphyria and what sets it off?

Accepted Answer

Porphyria: The porphyrias are hereditary conditions in which heme, the oxygen carrying molecule inside red cells, isn't made correctly. Several different enzyme mutations are responsible. A patient's symptoms depend on the enzyme affected. Some people are "set off" by exposure to light and others by certain diets or medications. You need to know the type of porphyria you have in order to know what to avoid.

Question 8

how is porphyria cutanea tarda  treated?

Accepted Answer

See below: Pct is the most treatable of the porphyrias. Treatment seems to be equally effective in familial and non-familial pct. Factors that tend to activate the disease should be removed. The most widely recommended treatment is a schedule of repeated phlebotomies (removal of blood), with the aim of reducing iron in the liver. This actually reduces iron stores throughout the body.

Question 9

what is the treatment for porphyria?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Panhematin, lumitene are some of medications used to treat this disease, it is very important to see a doctor and get specific counseling about how to avoid acute attacks.

Question 10

can porphyria cause high urinary copper?

Accepted Answer

No, it does not: However, there are several copper metabolism issues that can occur, including Wilson's disease, and a serum ceruloplasmin level can objectify some of the concerns.

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