Acute Intermittent Porphyria C0162565
A disorder affecting heme production, causing severe abdominal pain and neurological symptoms. More common in women; attacks are triggered by certain medications or fasting.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- E88.9
- ICD-11
- 5A00.0
- Body system
- metabolic
- Severity
- severe
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Warning signs - seek immediate care
Confusion
Abdominal pain
(gastrointestinal)Fatigue or weight changes
(metabolic)Significant symptoms that substantially affect daily functioning.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Peripheral neuropathy
(neurological)Anxiety
(psychiatric)Medication Comparisons
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