Patient's question:
From August 2008 to the present, the IgG test result is 6.96. Previous treatment history and effectiveness: What kind of assistance was needed during the initial treatment: Can IgG deficiency be self-cured? How is it treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello, autoimmune is a physiological defense mechanism of the body, and prevention of infection is one of its functions. Immunoglobulin G is one of the immunoglobulins that participate in the autoimmune response. Full-term newborns can obtain more immunoglobulin G from the mother, but premature infants have lower levels. However, newborns generate their own immunoglobulin G more slowly after birth, so the level of immunoglobulin G in their blood gradually increases. It reaches its lowest point at 3 months, then gradually increases. The rate of increase slows down within 2 years, and it does not surpass adult levels until 8-10 years of age. Therefore, children under 2 are more prone to infections and have weaker resistance. Frequent colds and fever are due to this reason. Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) can be administered to increase resistance.