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What Causes Abdominal And Leg Pain?
My daughter is 37 and in the hospital for a week. Abdominal pain Pain down her legs Had dark urine on admission Has not had a bowel movement in over a week Pain of the scale Not her first attack Testing her for Porphyria - tests not back yet If negative - any suggestions
Tue, 13 Jun 2017
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Porphyria is a medical condition that may cause such symptoms. However, other possible causes may include: urinary tract infections, digestive infections, conditions that may cause massive hemolysis like sickle cell disease, sepsis. Just wait for her test results and believe in her doctors.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mbuomboh Veranso
Porphyria is a medical condition that may cause such symptoms. However, other possible causes may include: urinary tract infections, digestive infections, conditions that may cause massive hemolysis like sickle cell disease, sepsis. Just wait for her test results and believe in her doctors.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mbuomboh Veranso
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