Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase is an enzyme responsible for the health of red blood cells. Its deficiency causes hemolysis or destruction of RBCs. It is a genetic disorder transmitted to children from parents with a defective gene on the X chromosome. Males have a high predisposition. In the absence of triggering factors, most people have no symptoms. Fava beans, pollen, and legumes can trigger and cause symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, rapid heartbeat, fever, dark urine, dizziness, and jaundice. Avoiding the triggers itself relieves the symptoms. If G6PD deficiency progresses to hemolytic anemia, blood transfusions with oxygen therapy may be needed.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not try to stop medication on your own. It is advisable to visit his pediatrician or hematologist for an examination.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, G6PD deficiency certainly has effects on pregnancy. It is an X-linked recessive disorder; male babies may be affected, and female babies may be carriers.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Beta thalassemia major is a hereditary disorder and is due to a genetic deficiency of beta globin chains of hemoglobin. It is transfusion-dependent anemia.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. G6PD (Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency) test is indicated in newborn infants with jaundice.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your G6PD (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase) level is low.
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Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. 1. Vitamin K ingestion at birth is necessary because there are vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors synthesis happen in the liver.
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