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Is It To Be Concerned About Deficiency Of G6PD In Child?
Hi, I am from India. My 6-month old son is G6PD deficient. This deficiency was first detected when he was just 10 days old. At that time the observed value was 0.5 U/g Hb (reference range 4.6 – 13.5). The same test (UV Kinetic) was repeated after 6 months. This time the observed value is 0.16 U/g Hb. I want of know if this is a severe, moderate, or mild G6PD deficiency? If this is a case of severe deficiency, then what precautions we must take? The baby’s blood group is O positive. The following additional tests were done recently – Serum Bilirubin Total – observed value 2.14 (reference range 0.2 – 1.2) Reticulocyte count – observed value 1.1% (reference range for new born 2.0 – 6.0%) Haemoglobin – observed value 11.2 (reference range 11.1 – 14.1)
hi,sorry to hear about your son.the g6pd deficiency usually causes hemolytic anemia resulting in anemia and jaundice and splenomegaly.considering the above values, it seems to be a moderate to severe disease.i would suggest you better take the child to a pediatric hematologist because the disease will become more severe after infancy or when the child gets viral infection or allergy to drugs.early treatement with an expert prevent problems.good day
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Is It To Be Concerned About Deficiency Of G6PD In Child?
hi,sorry to hear about your son.the g6pd deficiency usually causes hemolytic anemia resulting in anemia and jaundice and splenomegaly.considering the above values, it seems to be a moderate to severe disease.i would suggest you better take the child to a pediatric hematologist because the disease will become more severe after infancy or when the child gets viral infection or allergy to drugs.early treatement with an expert prevent problems.good day