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What is porphyria? what are the specific problems caused by porphyria?
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A rare disease: Porphyria is a very rare disease due to a problem is the production of porphoryin which become part of the hem molecule that eventually gets placedinto the hemoglobin to make red blood cells. The disease can cause skin problem abdominalmpain and other problems.
Answered 10/4/2016
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