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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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Coordinating care for glycogen storage disease 1a (GSD1a)
Strategies to promote communication among the different healthcare providers you need to work with w...

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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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4 helpful resources for porphyria patients
Follow these links to find information, specialists, clinical trials and assistance for people with ...

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Identifying and avoiding common porphyria triggers
Learn how alcohol, stress, illness, and numerous medications can trigger symptoms of this rare disor...

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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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Understanding porphyria treatment
Learn about preventing porphyria attacks, managing symptoms, and treatments that can help normalize ...

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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 a balanced diet and healthy habits are important for keeping porphyria under control.

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5 answers about carbohydrates and porphyria
Why eating adequate amounts of carbohydrates is important to managing this rare metabolic disorder.

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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.