Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Alternative Names
G-6-PD deficiency; Hemolytic anemia due to G6PD deficiency; Anemia - hemolytic due to G6PD deficiencyTreatment
If the cause of a hemolytic crisis is an infection, it should be treated. If the cause is a drug, the drug should be stopped. People with the Mediterranean form, or those in hemolytic crisis, may occasionally require transfusions.
Outlook (Prognosis)
Spontaneous recovery from hemolytic crises is the usual outcome.
Possible Complications
Rarely, kidney failure or death may occur following a severe hemolytic event.
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms of hemolytic anemia due to G-6-PD deficiency develop.
Call your health care provider if you have G-6-PD deficiency and symptoms of hemolytic anemia do not disappear after treatment of the cause.
References
Hoffman R, Benz Jr. EJ, Shattil SJ, et al., eds. Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Churchill Livingston; 2005:658-60.
Goldman L, Ausiello D. Cecil Textbook of Medicine. 22nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2004:1027-28.
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