iStock.com/egal. This is the second article in a series on heartburn and GERD. If you havenât read the first one, Iâd suggest doing that first. The idea that heartburn is caused by too much stomach acid is still popular in the media and the public. But as Daniel pointed out in the comments section of the last post, anyone familiar with the scientific literature could tell you that heartburn and GERD are not considered to be diseases of excess stomach acid.
Symptoms and signs of acute porphyrias involve the nervous system, abdomen, or both (neurovisceral). Attacks develop over hours or days and can last up to several weeks. Most gene carriers experience no, or only a few, attacks during their lifetime. Others experience recurrent symptoms.
Although the symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction usually occur within seconds to minutes after exposure to a trigger, some reactions can occur up to two hours after the exposure. Possible symptoms and signs of an anaphylactic reaction include: Skin symptoms: itching, flushing, hives, and swelling (angioedema) Gastrointestinal symptoms: abdominal pain, abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Respiratory symptoms: nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and wheezing. Cardiovascular symptoms: dizziness, lightheadedness, fast heart rate (tachycardia), and low blood pressure. Additionally, those affected often report a feeling of impending doom..