Articles related to "Porphyria"
Presenting Porphyria
An introduction to Porphyria
porphyria • urine • enzyme • sun sensitivity • demerol
An introduction to Porphyria
porphyria • urine • enzyme • sun sensitivity • demerol
The Vampire Disease
Porphyria symptoms bear striking similarities to characteristics associated with Vampires of literature and film. Could this explain origins of the age-old legend?
vampires • porphyria • vampire lore • garlic • dracula
Porphyria symptoms bear striking similarities to characteristics associated with Vampires of literature and film. Could this explain origins of the age-old legend?
vampires • porphyria • vampire lore • garlic • dracula
It's A Vicious Cycle
Menstrual cycle brings on severe porphyria attacks in some women.
menstrual cycle • attacks • porphyria • lupron • estrogen
Menstrual cycle brings on severe porphyria attacks in some women.
menstrual cycle • attacks • porphyria • lupron • estrogen
No Wonder The King Went Mad!
Of course the King went mad. Even today it is still maddening to try and talk to a doctor about porphyria.
insane • porphyria • king george • doctor • aip
Of course the King went mad. Even today it is still maddening to try and talk to a doctor about porphyria.
insane • porphyria • king george • doctor • aip
Children of Porphyria
Porphyria is rarely diagnosed in children. It usually shows up in their twenties, after all other possible causes have been ruled out.
porphyria • children • gene • inherited • gulf war
Porphyria is rarely diagnosed in children. It usually shows up in their twenties, after all other possible causes have been ruled out.
porphyria • children • gene • inherited • gulf war
Historic Royal Palaces - Kew Palace
Kew Palace was used as a royal residence between 1728 and 1898.
kew palace • kew gardens • george iii • caroline of anspaugh • charlotte
Kew Palace was used as a royal residence between 1728 and 1898.
kew palace • kew gardens • george iii • caroline of anspaugh • charlotte
How Many Tests Do You Need?
After all the scans have been read, the doctors have decided Mom has porphyria!
porphyria • pet scan • mri • mra • cancer
After all the scans have been read, the doctors have decided Mom has porphyria!
porphyria • pet scan • mri • mra • cancer
AIP - Acute Intermittent Porphyria
Explore the symptoms of AIP (Acute Intermittent Porphyria).
insomnia • leg cramps • constipation • sulfa • hemangiomas
Explore the symptoms of AIP (Acute Intermittent Porphyria).
insomnia • leg cramps • constipation • sulfa • hemangiomas
Porphyria and the Pill
Should you take oral contraceptives if you have porphyria?
pill • oral contraceptives • combined pill • morning after pill • estrogen
Should you take oral contraceptives if you have porphyria?
pill • oral contraceptives • combined pill • morning after pill • estrogen
5 Common Things To Avoid
Top 5 things to avoid if you have porphyria.
porphyria • stress • meals • carbohydrates • alcohol
Top 5 things to avoid if you have porphyria.
porphyria • stress • meals • carbohydrates • alcohol
A Week at the Research Center
What it's like to spend a week at the UTMB research center in Galveston, Texas.
porphyria • galveston • dr. anderson • utmb • heme
What it's like to spend a week at the UTMB research center in Galveston, Texas.
porphyria • galveston • dr. anderson • utmb • heme
Glucose Treatment & AIP
Try PREVENTIVE GLUCOSE INFUSION for AIP attacks.
glucose • infusion • acute • picc line • aip
Try PREVENTIVE GLUCOSE INFUSION for AIP attacks.
glucose • infusion • acute • picc line • aip
Hidden Triggers
Common household items can trigger attacks in AIP.
triggers • pesticide • contaminants • carpet • residues
Common household items can trigger attacks in AIP.
triggers • pesticide • contaminants • carpet • residues
Lycanthropy Once a Myth
Lycanthropy is the assumption by a human being of the form of a wolf. Known as werewolves, and thought to be the result of superstition or insanity, the truth behind their legend may have been an affliction with the medical condition, porphyria.
lycanthropy • porphyria • king george iii • werewolf • medicine
Lycanthropy is the assumption by a human being of the form of a wolf. Known as werewolves, and thought to be the result of superstition or insanity, the truth behind their legend may have been an affliction with the medical condition, porphyria.
lycanthropy • porphyria • king george iii • werewolf • medicine
Stay Healthy For The Holidays
Tis the season...Find out how to take some time to count your blessings. Read how a few people with porphyria focus on their blessings instead of the curse of porphyria.
porphyria • carbohydrate • stress • sugar • wine
Tis the season...Find out how to take some time to count your blessings. Read how a few people with porphyria focus on their blessings instead of the curse of porphyria.
porphyria • carbohydrate • stress • sugar • wine
The Dracula Disease
The victims of the disease have been labeled "vampires." This condition has affected all sorts of people including Mary Queen of Scots and George III.
dracula syndrome • vampire disease • porphyria • red blood cells • dark ages
The victims of the disease have been labeled "vampires." This condition has affected all sorts of people including Mary Queen of Scots and George III.
dracula syndrome • vampire disease • porphyria • red blood cells • dark ages
The Madness of King George (Part 2)
The cruel treatment King George III received from his doctors, and the real cause of his madness.
king george • george iii • madness • king • england
The cruel treatment King George III received from his doctors, and the real cause of his madness.
king george • george iii • madness • king • england
Arbella Stuart
Arbella Stuart suffered from Porphyria and lived during turbulent times. She longed to marry, but she was prevented from doing so. Arbella was too close to the throne.
arbella stuart • first lady of the court • porphyria • margaret countess of lennox • bess of hardwick
Arbella Stuart suffered from Porphyria and lived during turbulent times. She longed to marry, but she was prevented from doing so. Arbella was too close to the throne.
arbella stuart • first lady of the court • porphyria • margaret countess of lennox • bess of hardwick
The Truth Behind Halloween Legends
Learn the truth behind the myths of vampires, werewolves and witches.
kids • science • vampires • werewolves • witches
Learn the truth behind the myths of vampires, werewolves and witches.
kids • science • vampires • werewolves • witches
Witchcraft and Werewolves
Belief in were-animals was universal throughout Europe. In the Middle Ages, different countries had names for the creature and believed witches could shape-shift.
witchcraft and werewolves • witchcraft • werewolves • lycanthropy • shape-shifting
Belief in were-animals was universal throughout Europe. In the Middle Ages, different countries had names for the creature and believed witches could shape-shift.
witchcraft and werewolves • witchcraft • werewolves • lycanthropy • shape-shifting
Birth of Queen Victoria.
The Death of Princess Charlotte put a great question mark on the succession of the English throne.
the birth of queen victoria • queen victoria's father • queen victoria's mother • prince edward duke of kent • prince edward
The Death of Princess Charlotte put a great question mark on the succession of the English throne.
the birth of queen victoria • queen victoria's father • queen victoria's mother • prince edward duke of kent • prince edward
Causes of Excessive Body Hair, or Hypertrichosis
Excessive body hair may be present at birth or appear later in life. This article discusses some of the congenital and acquired causes of hypertrichosis.
excessive body hair • hypertrichosis • hair growth • hair disorders • hirsutism
Excessive body hair may be present at birth or appear later in life. This article discusses some of the congenital and acquired causes of hypertrichosis.
excessive body hair • hypertrichosis • hair growth • hair disorders • hirsutism
Constipation in Adults
Constipation is common, but many sufferers are too embarrassed to seek help. It is important to get a doctor's opinion on any sudden change in bowel habit.
constipation symptoms • causes of constipation • constipation treatments • preventing constipation • constipation laxative
Constipation is common, but many sufferers are too embarrassed to seek help. It is important to get a doctor's opinion on any sudden change in bowel habit.
constipation symptoms • causes of constipation • constipation treatments • preventing constipation • constipation laxative
Danazol
Danazol is a medicine that depresses estrogen amounts and increases androgenic hormone amounts.
danazol mechanisms and effects • endometriosis • how danazol works • hormone therapy for serious endometriosis • danazole and contraindications breast-feeding
Danazol is a medicine that depresses estrogen amounts and increases androgenic hormone amounts.
danazol mechanisms and effects • endometriosis • how danazol works • hormone therapy for serious endometriosis • danazole and contraindications breast-feeding
Pros and Cons of PUVA Therapy in Vitiligo
Being the most effective treatment for vitiligo, the PUVA therapy has both advantages and disadvantages and the pros and cons has to be assessed before using it.
pros and cons of puva treatment in vitiligo • advantages of puva or photochemotherapy • disadvantages of puva therapy • benefits photochemotherapy • side effects photo chemotherapy
Being the most effective treatment for vitiligo, the PUVA therapy has both advantages and disadvantages and the pros and cons has to be assessed before using it.
pros and cons of puva treatment in vitiligo • advantages of puva or photochemotherapy • disadvantages of puva therapy • benefits photochemotherapy • side effects photo chemotherapy
Weird and Scary Nonfiction Trivia Books for Kids
Learn weird and scary facts about good bacteria, Bigfoot sightings, and giant animals in these bizarre but fun nonfiction trivia books for children.
weird and scary facts • trivia books • are you afraid yet? • you are weird • human body
Learn weird and scary facts about good bacteria, Bigfoot sightings, and giant animals in these bizarre but fun nonfiction trivia books for children.
weird and scary facts • trivia books • are you afraid yet? • you are weird • human body
Solar Urticaria
Solar urticaria is a rare skin disease presenting with red, itchy hives within a few minutes of exposure to sunlight.
solar urticaria • hives caused by sunlight • wheals • itchy skin rash • itchy red hives
Solar urticaria is a rare skin disease presenting with red, itchy hives within a few minutes of exposure to sunlight.
solar urticaria • hives caused by sunlight • wheals • itchy skin rash • itchy red hives
Werewolves: Legends, Cases, Theories
Wolves were greatly feared in Europe in the Middle Ages and inspired terror in people. The roots of the werewolf legend are shrouded in mystery, however, there are recorded court cases of these creatures. Modern psychiatry acknowledges that people can suffer under the paranoid delusion that they are werewolves and offers theories. Legend, hallucination, psychiatric disorder or a reality we do not, yet understand?
werewolf • lycanthropy • paranormal • history • psychiatric disorder
Wolves were greatly feared in Europe in the Middle Ages and inspired terror in people. The roots of the werewolf legend are shrouded in mystery, however, there are recorded court cases of these creatures. Modern psychiatry acknowledges that people can suffer under the paranoid delusion that they are werewolves and offers theories. Legend, hallucination, psychiatric disorder or a reality we do not, yet understand?
werewolf • lycanthropy • paranormal • history • psychiatric disorder
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