tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31970344717666286562024-02-19T12:55:40.195-08:00G6pD Deficiency InfoAll you need to know about G6pD DeficiencyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197034471766628656.post-41526768389752531672017-12-04T01:43:00.002-08:002017-12-04T02:06:41.814-08:00Drugs People with G6PD Deficiency Should Avoid<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghrfDukmCaASkEHRIT7k_NoUSt3ngKCyQt_9kkoD89bxcwrFSK8SOIHLjacFMeaRzrDLmfyFtMReRYanip7YXCFTSuHA22St2u6803l1k7lg4bo89eL70TLqftyQokXo0tIMZS8_KInAH5/s1600/pexels-photo-143654.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1125" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghrfDukmCaASkEHRIT7k_NoUSt3ngKCyQt_9kkoD89bxcwrFSK8SOIHLjacFMeaRzrDLmfyFtMReRYanip7YXCFTSuHA22St2u6803l1k7lg4bo89eL70TLqftyQokXo0tIMZS8_KInAH5/s320/pexels-photo-143654.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">G6PD or </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase is an enzyme naturally found in the body, which helps in the proper function of red blood cells. Deficiency takes place when the amount of G6PD in the red blood cells is below the normal level, hence, it is called G6PD Deficiency or sometimes referred to as favism. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">G6PD-deficient people may experience complications due to this condition. A mother who has favism has a tendency to pass it on to her children, who may experience yellowing or jaundice shortly after birth. This is more likely to happen with baby boys. Untreated jaundice can become severe and may be fatal for newborn babies. Jaundice is usually treated with UV light exposure for a few days until the yellowing subsides. Most of the babies that are diagnosed with G6PD shortly after birth experience jaundice. </span></div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197034471766628656.post-7484800150986521432012-09-30T01:55:00.000-07:002012-09-30T02:19:16.309-07:00 G6pD Deficiency Classifications Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase or G6pD deficiency is a hereditary disorder that affects the body’s red blood cells.
G6pD is one of the body systems’ many enzymes crucial in the processing of carbohydrates into energy.<br />
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Apart from this, this useful enzyme keeps red blood cells protected from any harmful byproducts extracted from certain medications and foods and when the body is recuperating from infection.
People who are deficient in G6pD either do not have enough G6pD in their red blood cells (RBC) or the produced enzymes do not function properly. When the RBCs lack this essential enzyme, they can be damaged easily. This may result to Hemolytic anemia, which takes place when the bone marrow is not able to compensate with RBC loss by increasing its RBC production.<br />
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There are 5 classifications of G6pD Deficiency and the World Health Organization classifies them as:<br />
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Severe deficiency (<10% activity), with intermittent hemolysis</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mild deficiency (10-60% activity), hemolysis with stressors only</span></li>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197034471766628656.post-89241262659940242852012-06-15T07:55:00.001-07:002012-06-15T08:19:32.813-07:00G6pD Deficiency Symptoms - Keep Your Eyes Open To These<b id="internal-source-marker_0.7669970011338592"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">G6pd is a hereditary disorder in which there isn't enough, or the body does not have the enzyme g6pd or </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glucose-6-phosphate_dehydrogenase">glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase</a><span style="font-weight: normal;">. G6pd deficiency symptoms appear when a person is exposed to foods, medicines and substances prohibited for the patient. </span></span></b><br />
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<li style="font-size: 13px; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -24px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">dark urine - the high levels of bilirubin in the blood is the reason why urine becomes, dark and yellow-orange.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 13px; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -24px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">shortness of breath – or dyspnea occurs because there is a lack of oxygen being transported in the body due to the rapid destruction of red blood cells </span></li>
<li style="font-size: 13px; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -24px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">paleness – happens when the patient has reduced blood cells in his body; decrease in this red blood cell will make the skin look pale. This is an indication of the g6pd symptoms</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 13px; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -24px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">fatigue – a regular diet, exercise and enough sleep are some ways to overcome fatigue. The individual experiencing fatigue must ensure that he gets sufficient rest to energize the body.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 13px; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -24px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">rapid heart rate – can be avoided by refraining from eating foods that will trigger<u> g6pd deficiency symptoms</u>. Avoid foods that stimulates the heart.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 13px; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -24px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">enlarged spleen – this happens when it works over time to filter blood cells as in the case of hemolytic anemia</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 13px; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -24px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">jaundice – skin and mucous membranes; including the whites of the eye (sclerae) becomes yellowish in color; bilirubin is the chemical left in the blood, when a red blood cell is destroyed, this is a waste product that is for excretion by the liver. This happens when the destruction of the red blood cells are too fast that the liver is having a hard time to keep up with the bilirubin in the blood, thus the yellowish color of the skin is visible.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 13px; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -24px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">sudden rise of body temperature – as in all cases of infections, fever is a sign that the body is fighting something foreign to the body; like the substance in the food or drug which made the patient exhibit these g6pd symptom</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 13px; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -24px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">general weakness – if the patient becomes overly fatigued, he will experience weakness in all body parts; he will feel that his physical condition is deteriorating. </span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Awareness of the patient, as well as his family and friends, of the foods that maybe harmful to him is very crucial in the prevention of these </span><i style="font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;">g6pd deficiency symptoms</i><span style="font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;">. <a href="http://g6pddeficiencydiet.blogspot.com/2012/06/foods-to-avoid-by-people-with-g6pd.html">Avoidance of these harmful foods</a> and substances will make him comfortable and will enable the patient to live a normal and healthy life. Proper communication is the key to strictly implement that only allowed foods are to be taken by the patient.</span><br />
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There are many <b>foods to avoid by people with g6pd
deficiency</b>; including medicines and other substances. It has to be strictly followed to avoid anemia;
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These are the<a href="http://g6pddeficiencydiet.blogspot.com/2012/06/special-diet-for-g6pd-patients.html"> g6pd foods</a> to avoid by people with g6pd
deficiency; also called “trigger” foods. When eaten by people who are g6pd deficient, symptoms may
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1. Fava Beans – is the number one food to avoid by people
with g6pd deficiency; the term “favism” came from fava beans. Symptoms of the disorder
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2. Legumes or Soya Beans– hemolytic reaction of people with
g6pd deficiency differ from one patient to another; it may be best to avoid any or
all types of legumes and soy beans, soy-containing foods and all its forms like tofu,
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3. Mint / Menthol – foods to avoid by people with g6pd
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menthol, like toothpaste, mouthwash, and bubble gums.</div>
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4. Peanuts – is also one of the foods to avoid by people
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5. Ascorbic acid – also one of the g6pd deficiency foods to
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6. Sulphites/Sulfites – these substances are sometimes added
or sprayed to food sto make their shelf life longer, to make fruits & vegetables look fresh and
to preserve foods. They can also be found in some medications. These are foods to avoid by
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7. Vitamin K – may cause brain damage to patients with g6pd
deficiency. This is very critical in infants because aside from hemolysis, the
breakdown of red blood cells; it may also lead to neonatal brain damage and neonatal death.</div>
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8. Cooked / Prepared Chinese Foods – many Chinese foods are
prepared using herbs; there are some herbs that trigger symptoms so it is best to avoid
Chinese foods that have these herbs: cattle gallstone bezoar; honeysuckle.</div>
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9. Carbohydrates, Flour & Refined Sugar – these are
among the foods to avoid by people with g6pd deficiency. Since the enzymes needed to breakdown
these foods are deficient, there won't be any use for them unless converted.</div>
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10. Corn syrup – due to the deficiency in g6pd, these food
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11. Iron – high iron levels in the blood is not safe; since
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12. Tonic Water – this should be avoided because of its
quinine ingredient. Quinine is a drug that is included in the list of unsafe drugs to take by
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4b; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">6. Sulfur – we need sulfur in our body; but these should come from sulfates and not sulfites. Special diets for </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4b; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">g6pd</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4b; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> patients would require you to read the labels. Sulfates from food come from various sources like condiments, dairy products, baked goodies, beers, salad dressings; fresh, canned or frozen fish and shellfish. Snack foods and pastas also have sulfates; but you have to know which of these are not included in your list of
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7. Vegetables - </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4b; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">it's still</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4b; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> best to eat a wide selection of vegetables; broccoli, alfalfa sprouts, red bell peppers, kale, spinach and beets.
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People with <b>G6pD deficiency </b>(also known as Favism) have special dietary needs. They cannot ingest certain kind of foods and enzymes. Moreover, most patients are wondering if they are allowed to take vitamin or mineral supplements.<br />
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If the potency of the vitamins and minerals are within the safe dose, then, yes, these are safe for a G6pD deficient person. Although some claims that such substances can be harmful to those who are deficient of G6pD enzymes, there is no clinical evidence that this is true. According to experts, when taken as directed, vitamins and mineral supplements have no adverse effects in people with this special condition. <br />
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Vitamin C in particular can have possible side effects to people with Favism, if the vitamin is taken in high dosages. This vitamin may cause erythrocyte hemolysis, or rupturing of the red blood cells, in adults with G6pD deficiency. Nevertheless, hemolysis will not occur if the right dose of Vitamin C is taken and the considered “very high dose” is mopre than 6 grams a day.<br />
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Vitamin K, in form of the water-soluble Vitamin K3, may also pose possible problems when taken in high doses. However, Vitamin K1 has no adverse side effects at any dose, and regardless if the person is deficient of G6pD enzyme or not.<br />
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On the other hand, taking vitamin E can be advantageous to people with this condition. A maximum dose of 800IU can help reduce the tendency of red blood cell hemolization in people with<b> <a href="http://g6pddeficiencydiet.blogspot.com/">G6pD deficiency</a></b>.<br />
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In conclusion, knowing the right vitamins to take and taking them moderately can give you benefits without risking your health. Keep in mind that it is always best to consult your doctor before taking any vitamin and mineral supplement.<br />
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<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197034471766628656.post-5896034093173013272012-04-26T01:18:00.001-07:002012-04-26T01:18:42.926-07:00G6pD Deficiency TestIt is not easy to detect G6pD deficiency on a baby using your naked eye, but with the proper tests, you will be able to determine if you or your baby has G6pD deficiency. Almost all physicians know how to test a person for <a href="http://g6pddeficiencydiet.blogspot.com/"><b>favism</b></a>, and he is only required to draw some blood from the person to be tested.<br />
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The <b>G6pD deficiency test </b>determines a patient by calculating the action and proportion of reticulolytes, the undeveloped red blood unit found in the blood. Drawing of the blood is done on the usual areas, such as the back of the hand or within the elbow. The area is sterilized to make sure that no bacteria enter as the tester draws blood sample.
The test will then reflect the red blood cell and white blood cell count. The test also finds the patient’s hemoglobin count, which is also important when checking if you have <b><a href="http://g6pddeficiencydiet.blogspot.com/2011/12/what-is-g6pd-deficiency.html">G6pD deficiency</a></b>.<br />
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After the G6pD deficiency test is done, your doctor will have the complete data of your blood cell count, as well as their condition (if they are healthy or otherwise). The physician will check if the <b>G6pD enzyme</b> is present, and if there is sufficient supply of this enzyme in your blood. Once the test has proven that you are positively <a href="http://g6pddeficiencydiet.blogspot.com/">G6pD deficient</a>, then your doctor maynow coach you for the needed treatment or maintenance.<br />
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G6pD deficiency test is a very simple and accurate test, so you do not have to worry about the possible re-testing, which is very uncommon.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197034471766628656.post-81123736858616011572012-01-03T04:25:00.000-08:002012-01-03T04:25:50.561-08:00G6PD Deficiency Symptom TriggersChildren who have <b><a href="http://g6pddeficiencydiet.blogspot.com/2011/12/what-is-g6pd-deficiency.html">G6pD Deficiency</a></b> show symptoms not until their red blood cells get exposed to what you call “triggers”.<br />
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• Illnesses caused by bacterial or viral infections<br />
• Intake of painkillers and fever-reducers, such as acetaminophen, paracetamol and ibuprofen<br />
• Intake of antibiotics, particularly those with “sulf” in the names<br />
• Intake of antimalarial drugs, particularly those with “quine” in the names<br />
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</tbody></table>Although some kids are able to take small amounts of these medications, some cannot tolerate them at all. Your doctor will be able to determine and tell you which medications could pose serious health problems to your child. Other triggers include fava beans, soy beans and soy products, a chemical called naphthalene, which is found in moth balls, and many others. <br />
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Menthol and any food containing it are also a no-no. Any product that has menthol, even for flavoring purpose only, should be avoided. Toothpaste, mint candy, mouth wash, breath mints are forbidden. However, mint oil that is derived from natural mint leaves is okay. Artificial food coloring should also be avoided, as well as artificial ascorbic acid, vitamin K, some Chinese herbs, bitter gourd, and tonic water. Henna, which is used in numerous ways including hair treatments and temporary tattoos, is also a symtom trigger. <br />
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Take care not to introduce any of these to your <b>g6pd deficient </b>child or he/she will surely suffer from the condition’s unwelcome symptoms. It is possible to give your child a normal life even if he/she has g6pd deficiency. By simply avoiding these foods, vitamins, or chemicals, you will greatly decrease the risk of your child experiencing<b> <a href="http://g6pddeficiencydiet.blogspot.com/">g6pd deficiency symptoms</a></b>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197034471766628656.post-15245026878907179192011-12-23T09:24:00.000-08:002011-12-23T09:24:48.514-08:00How Common is G6pD Deficiency?About 10% of world population or around 600 million people are <b>G6pD deficient.</b> However, research shows that the most affected are people with African, Asian, Middle Easter and Mediterranean decent.<br />
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</tbody></table>Nevertheless, this figure only reflects those who are already tested with the condition. Some countries do not even have proper testing facilities to efficiently determine if you have <a href="http://g6pddeficiencydiet.blogspot.com/">G6pD deficiency</a> or not. <br />
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Countries that do not have any data may have several hundred cases, but they won’t know it until the people are tested. For instance, about 10-15 years ago, the Philippinesdoes not show any<b> G6pD deficiency case</b>, but now that the law orders the implementation of newborn screening, the number of cases ballooned to 12% of its present population.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197034471766628656.post-89007328720174278332011-12-06T22:45:00.000-08:002012-04-26T00:20:23.778-07:00What is G6pD Deficiency?<b>Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase</b> or<b> G6pD deficiency</b> is a hereditary disorder that affects the body’s red blood cells. <br />
<a name='more'></a>G6pD is one of the body systems’ many enzymes crucial in the processing of carbohydrates into energy. Apart from this, this useful enzyme keeps red blood cells protected from any harmful byproducts extracted from certain medications and foods and when the body is recuperating from infection. <br />
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People who are deficient in <a href="http://g6pddeficiencydiet.blogspot.com/2011/12/what-is-g6pd-deficiency.html">G6pD</a> either do not have enough G6pD in their red blood cells (RBC) or the produced enzymes do not function properly. When the RBCs lack this essential enzyme, they can be damaged easily. This may result to <b>Hemolytic anemia</b>, which takes place when the bone marrow is not able to compensate with RBC loss by increasing its RBC production.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0