Woman's Stomach Pain Reveals Rare Disease Triggered by Pills; Spends 2 Weeks in ICU

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News18•29-12-2025, 09:55
Woman's Stomach Pain Reveals Rare Disease Triggered by Pills; Spends 2 Weeks in ICU
- •Emily Butler, 26, suffered severe abdominal pain after taking 'Progesterone' hormone pills for irregular periods.
- •Hospitalized for two weeks in ICU, her sodium levels dropped dangerously low, risking seizures or coma.
- •Doctors diagnosed a rare genetic blood disorder, 'Acute Intermittent Porphyria', triggered by the medication.
- •Treated with 'Artificial Heme Arginate', Emily recovered but made significant lifestyle changes.
- •Her case highlights how medication can trigger dormant conditions, emphasizing careful diagnosis.
Why It Matters: Medication triggered a rare genetic disorder in Emily Butler, highlighting the need for careful diagnosis.
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