30/10/2024
✨G6PD DEFICIENCY✨
🖊️Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency is also a significant cause of mild to severe jaundice in newborns
🖊️Deficiency leads to the destruction of red blood cells too fast (hemolytic anemia) Paleness. Yellow skin and eyes (Jaundice; this can be severe in some newborns, and if not treated, can cause a health problem called kernicterus).
🖊️Babies with G6PD deficiency should avoid foods and substances known to trigger hemolysis, such as mentol containing substances, fava beans, soy-based products, certain legumes like chickpeas and certain types specific medications (e.g., some antimalarial drugs and aspirin), and food additives like sulfites and artificial.
🖊️Part of the treatment modalities of G6PD deficiency symptoms is usually as simple as removing the trigger
🖊️When you noticed Jaundice In your child. Present to the hospital immediately to avoid PERMANENT BRAIN DAMAGE.
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