my son was diagnosed having g6pd (glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency)eversince he was born..is there any possible way for my son to be healed or even recover from it?he is now 1 yr 5mos and i think i dont see any signs or symptoms that he's suffering from that deficiency.will that be leukemia afterwards?
2007-10-10 21:02:19 · 2 answers · asked by kawaii82 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Im afraid that G6pd is an inherited illness - it occurs almost always in boys.
Therefore, it can not be cured and there are no formal treatments as such but there are many things you can do to help your son and reduce the severity of problems that can arise.
This condition affects the blood - it is complicated and beyond the scope of your actual question.
The condition can cause a Hemolytic (blood) crises of varing degrees - extreme (and thankfully rare) reactions can be fatal.
These crises can be triggered by certain drugs and foods. Your doctor will know what drugs to avoid and it is vital that if your son is treated by another doctor they are made aware of his condition - I would strongly advise he wears a 'medic-alert' bracelet.
There are some foods that should be avoided - the most important one is Broad Beans.
Diseases can trigger hemolytic crises and shouls be avoided.
Your son shouls receive all his childhood vaccinations including MMR. He should also be vaccinated against Flu, Hapatitis A and C.
Folic Acid supplementation has been proven to help, discuss this with your doctor and perhaps get your son on Folic Acid tablets.
In later life, removal of the spleen will help management of the condition.
Your son, starting in his teen years, must focus on keeping physically fit and healthy with lots of exercise and a good diet - diabetes can have severe consequences in these patients.
Hope this helps.
2007-10-10 21:42:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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