Porphyria- Ala-D

Overview

Porphyria, Ala-D: A very rare inherited disorder where involving a lack of the enzyme delta-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase.

Symptoms

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Porphyria, Ala-D includes the 14 symptoms listed below: * Vomiting * Arm pain * Leg pain * Neuropathy * Abdominal pain * Hypotonia * Leg paralysis * Respiratory insufficiency * Polyneuropathy * Nausea * Constipation * Pain in extremities * Muscle weakness * Paralysis of respiratory muscles Note that Porphyria, Ala-D symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Porphyria, Ala-D signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.

Causes

Porphyrias: Causes Porphyrias are inherited as autosomal dominant traits, except for Günther’s disease (autosomal recessive trait) and toxic-acquired porphyria (usually from ingestion of or exposure to lead). Menstruation often precipitates acute porphyria in premenopausal women. Other Possible Causes of these Symptoms * Abdominal pain * Arm pain * Constipation * Hypotonia * Leg pain * Leg paralysis * Muscle weakness * Nausea * Neuropathy * Vomiting

Diagnosis

These home medical tests may be relevant to Porphyria, Ala-D: * Fatigue: Related Home Tests: - Home Anemia Tests - Home Thyroid Function Tests - Home Adrenal Function Tests - Home Calcium Deficiency Tests - Home HIV Tests