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G6pd deficiency
A condition causing red blood cells to break down in response to certain medications, infections, or other stressors.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
How long it usually lasts:
How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Common |
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A 29-year old asked:
What are the baby foods safe to feed a g6pd deficiency baby?
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A member asked:
Is there a level of g6pd deficiency? If yes, how to measure the risk of deficient?
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A 30-year old male asked:
What are the symptoms if a g6pd deficiency accidentally eat or touch those prohibited to him? And how to cure it?
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A 42-year old asked:
My son has g6pd deficiency. Is there a possibility that my new baby has the same problem?
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A 34-year old female asked:
I am G6PD deficient. I had a severe reaction to cephalosporin. Should this medication be avoided since I am G6PD deficient or is this another reaction that has nothing to do with my G6PD deficiency?
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A 17-year old female asked:
If G6PD deficiency happened, how long will it take to be jaundice occur?
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A 41-year old asked:
Is it safe for someone with a blood disorder g6pd deficiency go scuba diving?
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A 31-year old asked:
Does g6pd enzyme deficiency go away?
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A 30-year old male asked:
Is iron deficiency anemia is different from g6pd deficient?
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A 25-year old male asked:
What kind of food i have to stay away. I have G6PD defiency?
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A 34-year old asked:
What are the foods and drugs that should be avoided if a baby is G6PD deficient?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Is Lupine harmful for G6PD deficient person?
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A 30-year old male asked:
Is vit c can be given to a g6pd deficient?
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A 30-year old male asked:
For g6pd deficient are they easilly get tired on activities or sports?
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A 22-year old female asked:
My son have a g6pd defficiency, is there an available treatment for this? what toothpaste should i let him use? He just turned 1yr old
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A 31-year old asked:
Is tikitiki good for g6pd deficient?
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A 30-year old male asked:
How to prevent g6pd deficient to become leukemia?
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A 30-year old male asked:
Can i drink fresh cows milk if i'm g6pd deficient?
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A male asked:
What can I avoid of food I am suffering from deficiecy of enzyme G6PD?
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A 30-year old male asked:
Is it correct that menthol(foods, ointment) is prohibited for g6pd deficient?
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A 28-year old asked:
Who should be screened for G6PD defciency (favism) and which exams are indicated?
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A 30-year old male asked:
What is the substance in legumes and fava beans that this should be avoided by g6pd deficient?
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A 30-year old male asked:
Why my baby was affected by g6pd but us the parents ddnt see any deficient on this?
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A 42-year old asked:
First male child born to a couple by c- section was g6pd deficient,.what about a second baby?
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A 30-year old male asked:
Is there any other way to increase or strengthen rbc of g6pd deficient, any food or supplement?
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A 30-year old male asked:
What are the best nuts can be given away to g6pd deficient?
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A 46-year old asked:
My son who is 7 yrs ?ld... is a g6pd deficient kid.plz help?
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A 30-year old asked:
First male child born to a couple was g6pd deficient. Should they try for their second baby?
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A 50-year old asked:
What is estrogen deficiency?
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A 25-year old female asked:
What may cause iron deficiency?!
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