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Does G6PD Deficiency Cause Poor Weight Gain?
Hi. I have G6PD Def. and I have an issue of underweight. I’m 20y/o. My height is 173cm and my weight is 46kg. I am known to be someone who eats quite a lot and quite frequent, this is because I always feel hungry and that I could get hungry easily even after having a meal. However, I couldn’t gain weight. The highest I’ve reached is 48kg. I’ve tried taking some weight gain supplements such as non-lactose weight gain milks and etc. But still, I couldn’t increase my weight. Does it have somethin to do with G6PD Def?
Sat, 21 Jul 2018
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There is no relation between G6PD deficiency and poor weight gain. You may have be to careful about certain drugs which may cause damage to your RBC.
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There is no relation between G6PD deficiency and poor weight gain. You may have be to careful about certain drugs which may cause damage to your RBC.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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