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G6PD Deficiency Learning Center

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Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase(G-6-PD) deficiency is a hereditary condition in which red blood cells break down when the body is exposed to certain drugs or the stress of infection.G-6-PD deficiency; Hemolytic anemia...

Basic Info

Symptoms
Persons with this condition do not display any signs of the disease until their red blood cells are exposed to certai...
Causes
G6PD deficiency occurs when a person is missing or doesn't have enough of an enzyme called glucose-6-phosphate dehydr...
Tests
A blood test can be done to check the level of G6PD. See: G6PD screenOther tests that may be done include:Bilirubin ...
Treatments
Treatment may involve:Medicines to treat an infection, if presentStopping any drugs that are causing red blood cell d...
Drugs
  • No Known Drug Therapy
Alternative Therapies
Vitamin E and folic acid (both anti-oxidants) may help decrease hemolysis in G6PD-deficient individuals.
Risk Factors
  • family history of G6PD
  • Black Race
Complications
Rarely, kidney failure or death may occur following a severe hemolytic event.
Prevention
Persons with G6PD deficiency must strictly avoid things that can trigger an episode. Talk to your health care provid...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms of this condition.Call your health care p...

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