Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. My baby was just born and had a urine test, and the report indicated suspicion of the baby having G6PD deficiency and recommended a follow-up test. But I haven't gone yet. Hello, doctor, how is this condition caused? If it is indeed present, is there any way to manage it? What kind of assistance is needed: How to do it and what precautions should be taken?Doctor's answer:
This disease is more common in children, with male patients accounting for over 90%. Most cases occur 1 to 2 days after consuming fava beans. Early symptoms include anorexia, fatigue, low fever, nausea, and non-specific abdominal pain. Subsequently, due to hemolysis, symptoms such as jaundice in the corners of the eyes and generalized jaundice may reappear, followed by dark, soy sauce-colored urine and anemia. In severe cases, symptoms may include urinary clots, shock, failure of heart and kidney function, and fixed, lateral deviation of the eyes. If not treated promptly at this stage, the patient may die within one to two days. Therefore, patients who experience the recurrence of these symptoms should be sent to the hospital immediately for diagnosis.