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Haff disease history and symptoms
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Symptoms of Haff disease develop within 24 hours of consumption of cooked seafood. These symptoms include nausea, vomiting, myalgia, muscle rigidity, chest pain, diaphoresis, dyspnea, and brown urine.
History and Symptoms
History and Symptoms
History
Patient will present with a history of consumption of cooked seafood within 24 hours prior to the onset of illness.[1]
Symptoms
The following is a list of common presenting symptoms in a patient with Haff disease:[1]
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Myalgia
- Muscle rigidity
- Chest pain (may mimic myocardial infarction)
- Diaphoresis
- Dyspnea
- Brown urine (indicating myoglobinuria)
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Pei P, Li XY, Lu SS, Liu Z, Wang R, Lu XC; et al. (2019). “The Emergence, Epidemiology, and Etiology of Haff Disease”. Biomed Environ Sci. 32 (10): 769–778. doi:10.3967/bes2019.096. PMID 31843046.
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