Also known as porphyria variegata, protocoproporphyria, South African genetic porphyria, and Royal malady (supposedly King George III of England and Mary, Queen of Scots, suffered from VP).
ALA dehydratase deficiency porphyria (step 2); acute intermittent porphyria (step 3); hereditary coproporphyria (step 6); variegate porphyria (step 7).
Symptoms resemble those of congenital erythropoietic porphyria. Red urine, teeth and bones; enlarged spleen; hair growth; recurrent blistering/skin infections can cause facial features and fingers to be lost.
Prominent symptoms are vomiting, pain in the abdomen, arms, and legs, and neuropathy (could cause breathing impairment or weakness or paralysis of the arms and legs).
It is believed that King George III of England may have had porphyria, based on historical records of his symptoms. Additionally, there are other historical figures who have been suspected of having porphyria, but it is difficult to definitively diagnose from historical accounts alone.
Blistering on the hands, face, and arms following minor injuries or exposure to sunlight. Lightening or darkening of the skin with increased hair growth or loss of hair. Liver function is mildly abnormal.
Porphyria is a group of rare disorders caused by the buildup of natural chemicals that produce heme, a component of hemoglobin. Symptoms vary depending on the specific type of porphyria, but can include abdominal pain, skin sensitivity to sunlight, and neurological problems. Treatment aims to alleviate symptoms and prevent complications.
To variegate is to change the way something looks. An example sentence would be: She had to variegate her garden.
Usually do not occur unless triggered by a substance. Attacks feature abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, muscle weakness/pain, deep red urine, hallucinations, seizures, mood changes.
Reddish urine, maybe enlarged spleen, skin light sensitivity, hair grows, blistering and skin infections (may lose facial features and fingers), red staining of teeth and bones.
Swedish porphyria, pyrroloporphyria, and intermittent acute porphyria.
both depending on the type of porphyria