HEALTH & DISEASE A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site porphyria A metabolic disease due to disordered hemoglobin synthesis. Porphyria runs in families and may cause episodic abdominal pain, skin changes, neuritis, and mental changes. Certain drugs can precipitate acute attacks. Porphyria may have been the cause of the "madness" of George III of England. Related category    • HEALTH AND DISEASE Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP