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Metabolic disorders

Find out everything you need to know about metabolic disorders, including symptoms, treatment, causes, management and more.

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What are Long-Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders?
Learn about these rare and very serious metabolic disorders.

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Symptoms and Complications of LC-FAODs
Long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders can cause a number of serious symptoms and complications.

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Long-Chain FAODs: Talking to Your Child’s Pediatric Healthcare Team
Tips, questions, and topics to help your child get the healthcare they need.

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Living with FOAD: 5 Resources for Patients and Caregivers
Five places people affected by fatty acid oxidation disorders can find information and support.

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5 Answer About Carbohydrates and Porphyria
Why eating adequate amounts of carbohydrates is important to managing this rare metabolic disorder.

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Do You Have Porphyria? Know the Symptoms
Learn to recognize the symptoms of these rare metabolic disorders.

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Porphyria: Tips for Working With a Healthcare Provider
Tips on finding a porphyria specialist, diagnostic tests and what to ask during your appointment.

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4 Helpful Resources for Porphyria Patients
Follow these links to find information, specialists, clinical trials and assistance for people with ...

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Why a Balanced Diet is Important to Managing Porphyria
Learn why maintaining a balanced diet and healthy habits are important aspects of keeping porphyria ...

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Identifying and Avoiding Common Porphyria Triggers
How alcohol, stress, illness and numerous medications can trigger symptoms of this rare disorder.