Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrongenase deficiency is not a disease, it is an inherited disorder. It is a deficiency of the G6PD enzyme due to a error in your gene code you got from your parents. You can only lesson the severity of the symptoms and possible complications by educating yourself and others in order to help those you know that do have it. There are over 400 variants, some with obvious symptoms, some without. For the most up to date website go to: g5pddeficiency.org. Recent research shows the statistically, a lot more people are born with this deficiency than originally thought, many don't even know they, or a family member, has it until tragedy hits. Anyone can join (it's 100% free!). You will have access to the huge data base of contraindicated foods and substances. You can search the forum posts by subject, or post any question to the forum, and they will be answered by doctors and others that have done their homework, and really know their stuff!
G6PD or galactosemia.The baby is not able to metabolized galactose in the body causing mental retardation.Soy milk is recommended for this babies.
G6PD deficiency is a genetic condition that can lead to severe complications such as hemolytic anemia. While this condition can be life-threatening, there isn't a specific number of deaths attributed solely to G6PD deficiency as it usually depends on other factors and individual health circumstances. Treatment and management can help prevent serious outcomes.
G6PD deficiency can cause reactions to painkillers.
Fava Beans
G6PD deficiency is caused by one copy of a defective G6PD gene in males or two copies of a defective G6PD gene in females. Hemolytic anemic attacks can be caused by oxidants, infection, and or by eating fava beans.
The most significant consequence of this disorder is hemolytic anemia, which is usually episodic, but the vast majority of people with G6PD deficiency have no symptoms.
Yes, women can have G6PD deficiency. The condition is inherited in an X-linked recessive pattern, which means that females need to inherit two copies of the defective gene, one from each parent, to have the full-blown deficiency. However, women who inherit one copy of the gene can still be carriers and may pass the gene on to their children.
Yes it can. Refer to g6pddeficiency.org for more information
G6PD deficiency is not considered a disability. It is a genetic condition that affects the enzyme responsible for protecting red blood cells from certain chemicals and stressors, leading to hemolytic anemia in some cases. With appropriate management and avoiding triggers, individuals with G6PD deficiency can lead healthy lives.
Hello, This would be a good link for you to have...It has a list of what we can and can't take, eat or inhale with A Glucose 6 Phosphate Enzyme Deficiency. http://www.g6pd.org/favism/english/index.mvc?pgid=avoid
Yes. Direct DNA testing and sequencing of the G6PD gene are possible, and there is also a fast an inexpensive test called the "Beutler flourescent spot test" that can be performed on the blood of a patient suspected of having G6PD.
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