Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiencyFrom our partner site on breast cancer, MyBreastCancerNetwork.com.
G-6-PD deficiency; Hemolytic anemia due to G6PD deficiency; Anemia - hemolytic due to G6PD deficiency Treatment: If the cause is an infection, it should be treated. If the cause is a drug, the offending agent should be stopped. People with the Mediterranean form, or those in hemolytic crisis may occasionally require transfusions. Expectations (prognosis): advertisement Spontaneous recovery from hemolytic crises is the usual outcome. Complications: Rarely, kidney failure or death may occur following a severe hemolytic event. Calling your health care provider: 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.
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