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Dear Sir, Kindly Opine On Prognosis Of G6PD Deficiency In
Question: Dear Sir,
Kindly opine on prognosis of G6PD deficiency in 6 years old child with possible complications and treatment
Kindly opine on prognosis of G6PD deficiency in 6 years old child with possible complications and treatment
Brief Answer:
Care and avoid precipitating factors
Detailed Answer:
dear sir, G6PD as u know is a genetic disorder in which enzyme is deficient which makes red cell work.
It is triggered by certain food items and certain medicine as well.
It may lead to severe rbc destruction and cause anaemia
treatment is avoiding precipitating factors like fava beans, vitamin C containing food, drugs as per the treating doctor.
maintain hydration
carry a badge and inform the doctor that u r case of G6PD if u change it doctor.
prognosis otherwise is good if taken care of precipitating factors.
regards!
Care and avoid precipitating factors
Detailed Answer:
dear sir, G6PD as u know is a genetic disorder in which enzyme is deficient which makes red cell work.
It is triggered by certain food items and certain medicine as well.
It may lead to severe rbc destruction and cause anaemia
treatment is avoiding precipitating factors like fava beans, vitamin C containing food, drugs as per the treating doctor.
maintain hydration
carry a badge and inform the doctor that u r case of G6PD if u change it doctor.
prognosis otherwise is good if taken care of precipitating factors.
regards!
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