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What Is Prognosis For The G6PD Deficiency . Whether It
Question: What is prognosis for the G6PD deficiency. Whether it needs long term treatment and what is the long term effects
Brief Answer:
For long term, we need to avoid triggers
Detailed Answer:
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G6PD deficiency is a genetic condition is which the patient has inherited mutated genes for the manufacture of this enzyme. This enzyme is needed for the normal functioning of Red blood cells. In the absence or deficit of this enzyme, the RBCs may breakdown when triggered. So it may lead to symptoms of anemia and jaundice. It usually causes acute episodes.
If the triggers are avoided, then prognosis is good. Triggers include some infections, some medicines and some foods.
Dr Vaishalee
For long term, we need to avoid triggers
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
G6PD deficiency is a genetic condition is which the patient has inherited mutated genes for the manufacture of this enzyme. This enzyme is needed for the normal functioning of Red blood cells. In the absence or deficit of this enzyme, the RBCs may breakdown when triggered. So it may lead to symptoms of anemia and jaundice. It usually causes acute episodes.
If the triggers are avoided, then prognosis is good. Triggers include some infections, some medicines and some foods.
Dr Vaishalee
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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