Patient's question:
I have hemolytic anemia due to favism, and because of this, everyone looks down on me. They think my disease is a disease of fools. Now, I have some symptoms that show up. What are the symptoms of hemolytic anemia caused by favism?Doctor's answer:
Its characteristics include dizziness, palpitations, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, fever, jaundice, and anemia. In severe cases, it may lead to recurrent fainting, convulsions, hemoglobinuria, and even shock, which can be devastating. The severity of the symptoms has no relation to the amount of beans consumed; sometimes, just 1 or 2 capsules can be affected. Many people may develop the disease after inhaling or touching broad bean pollen, which is very different from thalassemia. Avoid eating broad beans or their raw processed products, and refrain from visiting broad bean fields during the flowering, fruiting, or harvesting season.