Lifestyle & Chronic Conditions
Other porphyria
Serious
ICD-10: E80 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: पोर्फाइरिया रोग · தமிழ்: போர்பைரியா நோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಪೊರ್ಫೈರಿಯಾ ರೋಗ · తెలుగు: పోర్ఫిరియా వ్యాధి · বাংলা: পোরফাইরিয়া রোগ · मराठी: पोर्फायरिया रोग · ગુજરાતી: પોર્ફાયરિયા રોગ
About this condition
Porphyria refers to a group of rare disorders caused by problems in making heme, a component of blood. Symptoms vary by type but can include severe abdominal pain, skin that blisters in sunlight, reddish urine, and nerve problems. Many people with porphyria can manage symptoms with proper care, avoiding triggers, and medication when needed.
Common symptoms
abdominal pain
skin blistering in sunlight
reddish urine
neurological symptoms
skin sensitivity
muscle weakness
mental changes
seizures
When to see a doctor: within 24 hours for acute attacks, routine monitoring for chronic forms
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | पोर्फाइरिया रोग · पेट दर्द · त्वचा में छाले · धूप संवेदनशीलता |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | போர்பைரியா நோய் · வயிற்று வலி · தோல் கொப்புளங்கள் · சூரிய ஒளி உணர்திறன் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಪೊರ್ಫೈರಿಯಾ ರೋಗ · ಹೊಟ್ಟೆ ನೋವು · ಚರ್ಮದ ಗುಳ್ಳೆಗಳು · ಬಿಸಿಲು ಸೂಕ್ಷ್ಮತೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | పోర్ఫిరియా వ్యాధి · కడుపు నొప్పి · చర్మ పొక్కులు · సూర్యకాంతి సున్నితత్వం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | পোরফাইরিয়া রোগ · পেটে ব্যথা · ত্বকে ফোসকা · সূর্যালোক সংবেদনশীলতা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | पोर्फायरिया रोग · पोटात दुखणे · त्वचेवर फोड · सूर्यप्रकाश संवेदनशीलता |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | પોર્ફાયરિયા રોગ · પેટમાં દુખાવો · ત્વચા પર ફોલ્લા · સૂર્યપ્રકાશ સંવેદનશીલતા |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Other porphyria?
abdominal pain, skin blistering in sunlight, reddish urine, neurological symptoms, skin sensitivity, muscle weakness.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours for acute attacks, routine monitoring for chronic forms
Is Other porphyria common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Other porphyria?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 24 hours for acute attacks, routine monitoring for chronic forms.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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