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Can porphyria improvewith age?

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With treatment: Since most forms of porphyria are inherited there is not a cure for them. Depending on the type, treatment can relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. Acquired porphyria can improve with removal of the triggering causes.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Ron Jones answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Porphyrias: These conditions are life long conditions with symptoms that come and go. I would not think that it would improve with age, but as you know there are triggers that make the disease flare. Avoid those triggers.

Answered 9/11/2013

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