Symptoms Linked To Porphyria

Heart Palpitations

Heart palpitations are a common cardiovascular symptom associated with acute porphyria. These may include irregular or rapid heartbeats for no known reason. Palpitations can typically be felt by a patient while they're happening. Heart palpitations can be caused by a number of different conditions, porphyria being just one of them. The most common presentations are skipping heartbeats, fluttering in the heart, pounding in the chest, or a feeling the heart is 'flip-flopping.' Patients may feel palpitations in their neck and throat in addition to the chest. When palpitations aren't caused by a medical condition like porphyria, they're usually related to medications, stress, or exercise. If an individual experiences palpitations often, they should talk to a doctor to make sure they don't have a more serious cardiovascular or neurological issue at play.

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