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aminolevulinic acid and Constipation

aminolevulinic acid has been researched along with Constipation in 2 studies

Aminolevulinic Acid: A compound produced from succinyl-CoA and GLYCINE as an intermediate in heme synthesis. It is used as a PHOTOCHEMOTHERAPY for actinic KERATOSIS.
5-aminolevulinic acid : The simplest delta-amino acid in which the hydrogens at the gamma position are replaced by an oxo group. It is metabolised to protoporphyrin IX, a photoactive compound which accumulates in the skin. Used (in the form of the hydrochloride salt)in combination with blue light illumination for the treatment of minimally to moderately thick actinic keratosis of the face or scalp.

Constipation: Infrequent or difficult evacuation of FECES. These symptoms are associated with a variety of causes, including low DIETARY FIBER intake, emotional or nervous disturbances, systemic and structural disorders, drug-induced aggravation, and infections.

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Okamoto, Y1
Kawai, M1
Irwig, LM1
Harrison, WO1
Rocks, P1
Webster, I1
Andrew, M1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for aminolevulinic acid and Constipation

ArticleYear
An association between increased porphyrin precursors and onset of abdominal symptoms in lead poisoning.
    Toxicology letters, 1984, Volume: 21, Issue:2

    Topics: Aminolevulinic Acid; Constipation; Humans; Lead Poisoning; Male; Middle Aged; Occupational Diseases;

1984
Lead and morbidity: A dose-response relationship.
    Lancet (London, England), 1978, Jul-01, Volume: 2, Issue:8079

    Topics: Abdomen; Aminolevulinic Acid; Constipation; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Fatigue; Hematocrit; H

1978