What are the dangers of pseudoporphyria?
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Porphyrias are metabolic disorders of heme synthesis. Partial enzymic deficiencies result in excessive accumulation and excretion of 5-aminolevulinic acid, porphobilinogen, and/or porphyrins. Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is the most common of the porphyrias in North America and Europe. Exposure of patients with PCT to sunlight results in increased skin fragility, vesicles, bullae, hypertrichosis, hyperpigmentation, sclerodermoid changes, dystrophic calcification, milia, and scarring in a photodistribution.
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Yes it can be dangerous.\n\nIt is a very reactive element and can explode/combust when it comes into contact with water, air, flames, acid etc.\n\nIt is generally stored in oil where it is relatively safe, because it is protected from the things mentioned above.
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too much of it can. it can also damage the stomach
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Iron-rich water will usually stain a white shirt a ruddy shade of red-orange. \n\nAlso, when someone takes too much iron, the first effect is irritation and ulceration of the stomach lining. This results in nausea, abdominal pain and vomiting as early as 20 minutes after the ingestion. This can be followed by an apparent recovery, which is very deceptive because a few hours later the person can go into pro-found shock with a severe blood chemistry imbalance. When too much iron gets into the bloodstream, it goes to all the organs and can damage the stomach, liver, kidneys, lungs, blood vessels and brain. It can essentially kill you.
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tomatoes ... or anything acidic like that will cause ...\n\n"Fire in the Hole"
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Porphyria is not a single disease but a group of at least eight disorders that differ considerably from each other. A common feature in all porphyrias is the accumulation in the body of "porphyrins" or "porphyrin precursors." Although these are normal body chemicals, they normally do not accumulate. Precisely which of these chemicals builds up depends upon the type of porphyria. \n\nThe clinical manifestations of the different types of porphyria are not the same. Forms of treatment also depend on the type of porphyria. Therefore, it is difficult to make general statements that apply to all these disorders. \n\nThe symptoms arise mostly from effects on the nervous system or the skin. Effects on the nervous system occur in the acute porphyrias. Proper diagnosis is often delayed because the symptoms are nonspecific. Skin manifestations can include burning, blistering, and scarring of sun-exposed areas. \n\nThe terms "porphyrin" and "porphyria" are derived from the Greek word "porphyrus" meaning purple. Urine from some porphyria patients may be reddish in color due to the presence of excess porphyrins and related substances in the urine, and the urine may darken after exposure to light.
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It would be life threatening. Look up Addison's Disease on the internet
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The problem is if you inhale it. That can damage your lungs
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Definately call your doc.  However i CAN tell you that you'll prob want to avoid cold meds with decongestants like pseudo-effedrine (sp?) because it can raise your heart rate, cause/aggrevate heart arrythmias, and raise blood pressure.\nEither way, def call your doc or his nurse to be sure!
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lead, poisonous gas emmissions...you are talking about damage...this stuff can kill you
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If you are talking about poison from insects, or snakes, it could be something like breathing problems, swelling that is occuring rapidly, paralysis, disorientation, dizzyness, blurred vision,etc.
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Can cause Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infections .
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Unless it is causing you extream distress, like liver failure or major medical issues, you need to wean off them.  it can cause liver damage, kidney damage, and other system issues if you dont.  I had to be weaned off even though it was damaging my liver.  I had been on Welbutrin for 4 years.  Mind you the problem I had with welbutrin was a unfortunate side-effect for me.  Welbutrin is a wonderful anti-depressant with out the horrid side effects of murdering your libido.
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Drink plenty of water.  It could dehydrate you.  They dry me out when I take them as prescribed.  Side effects can be shakiness anyway.\n\nWhat happens if I overdose?\n •  Seek emergency medical attention.\n •  Symptoms of a pseudoephedrine overdose include extreme tiredness, sweating, dizziness, a slow heartbeat, and coma.
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well if you fell into one the biggest risk is death from inhaling all that lovely methane that is produced in the tank..if that happens then you dont have to worry about this other stuff LOL...but if you fell in with a scba on (what firefighters wear) then you'd have to worry about a multitude of bacteria's such as C-diff,MRSA,VRE,hepatitis the list goes on and on......
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(m)\n\nSynonyms: Nitric acid, zinc salt solution; Zinc Nitrate Solution \nCAS No.: 7779-88-6 (Anhydrous) \nMolecular Weight: Not applicable to mixtures. \nChemical Formula: Zn(NO3)2 \nProduct Codes: 4346 \n\nEmergency Overview \n-------------------------- \nDANGER! STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT\n\n\nPotential Health Effects \n---------------------------------- \n\nInhalation: \nCauses irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath. Methemoglobinemia may occur. \nIngestion: \nCauses irritation of the gastrointestinal tract. If appreciable amounts are ingested, abdominal pain, cramps and nausea may result together with faintness and bluish lips and skin (methemoglobinemia). \nSkin Contact: \nCauses irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain. \nEye Contact: \nIrritant. Causes redness, tears and pain, possibly blurred vision. \nChronic Exposure: \nZinc salts are eliminated fairly promptly, making chronic effects less than acute. \nAggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: \nNo information found. \n\nFirst Aid Measures\nInhalation: \nRemove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention. \nIngestion: \nIf swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately. \nSkin Contact: \nWipe off excess material from skin then immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. \nEye Contact: \nImmediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately. \n\nFire Fighting Measures\nFire: \nNot combustible, but substance is a strong oxidizer and its heat of reaction with reducing agents or combustibles may cause ignition. Increases flammability of any combustible substance in contact with it. \nExplosion: \nNot considered to be an explosion hazard. \nFire Extinguishing Media: \nWater or water spray in early stages of fire. Foam or dry chemical may also be used. \nSpecial Information: \nIn the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. \n\n\nHandling and Storage\nKeep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage and moisture. Isolate from any source of heat or ignition. Avoid storage on wood floors. Separate from incompatibles, combustibles, organic or other readily oxidizable materials. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (vapors, liquid); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product. \n\nPhysical and Chemical Properties\nAppearance: \nColorless to yellowish liquid. \nOdor: \nSlight nitric acid odor. \nSolubility: \nSoluble in water. \nSpecific Gravity: \nNo information found. \npH: \nNo information found. \n% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): \n0 \nBoiling Point: \nNo information found. \nMelting Point: \nNo information found. \nVapor Density (Air=1): \nNo information found. \nVapor Pressure (mm Hg): \nNo information found. \nEvaporation Rate (BuAc=1): \nNo information found. \n\nStability: \nStable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. \nHazardous Decomposition Products: \nOxides of nitrogen and toxic metal fumes may form when heated to decomposition. \nHazardous Polymerization: \nWill not occur. \nIncompatibilities: \nMetal powders, cyanides, sodium hypophosphite, stannous chloride, phosphorus, thiocyanates, carbon, metallic sulfides, sulfur, organic materials. Substance is capable of reac
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protoporphyrin:\nA metal-free porphyrin, C32H32N4(COOH)2, that combines with ferrous iron to form the heme group in hemoglobin and myoglobin, and with ferric iron to form the hemin group in catalase and some cytochromes.\n\nhttp://www.answers.com/topic/protoporphyrin?method=8