What is hereditary coproporphyria?
Hereditary coproporphyria (HCP) is one of the acute hepatic porphyria caused by a defect in the enzyme coproporphyrinogen III oxidase. Acute attacks most often result in neurovisceral symptoms that may include abdominal pain, constipation, and weakness. Less commonly, skin changes may occur.
How do members experience hereditary coproporphyria?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hereditary coproporphyria*
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Top treatments taken by people for hereditary coproporphyria*
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Who has hereditary coproporphyria on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 4 | |
| 60s | 2 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | |
| Female | 15 |
Talk to people with hereditary coproporphyria
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