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2007-03-23 06:01:59 · 4 answers · asked by crazycat 1 in Health Diseases & Conditions Other - Diseases

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G6PD is said to be the most common enzyme deficiency disease in the world
The most important measure is prevention - avoidance of the drugs and foods that cause hemolysis. Vaccination against some common pathogens (e.g. hepatitis A) may prevent infection-induced attacks.

In the acute phase of hemolysis, blood transfusions might be necessary, or even dialysis in acute renal failure. Blood transfusion is an important symptomatic measure, as the transfused red cells are generally not G6PD deficient.

Some patients benefit from removal of the spleen (splenectomy), as this is an important site of red cell destruction. Folic acid should be used in any disorder featuring a high red cell turnover. Although vitamin E and selenium have antioxidant properties, their use does not decrease the severity of G6PD.

There is no treatement or cure

2007-03-23 06:12:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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2016-12-24 20:00:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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2017-01-22 18:13:31 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

There is no cure for the G6PD deficiency. By avoiding certain foods and drugs and by taking care of yourself to minimize infection, a person with G6PD deficiency can lead a normal life and have a normal life expectancy.

2007-03-23 06:35:16 · answer #4 · answered by neverknow 3 · 0 0

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