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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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How to help others understand the challenges of ahp
Living with AHP can be difficult, especially if your friends and family don't understand the conditi...

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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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Types of porphyria: acute, cutaneous and more
A look at the different types of porphyria, including acute and cutaneous porphyrias.

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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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What are long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders?
Learn about these rare and very serious metabolic disorders.

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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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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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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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Porphyria: tips for working with a healthcare provider
Tips on finding a porphyria specialist, diagnostic tests and what to ask during your appointment.