Hello, I Have G6PDD And Wanted To Know If Alcohol

Posted on Wed, 21 Oct 2020

Question: Hello, I have G6PDD and wanted to know if alcohol drinks and smoking are ok with my status.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Alcohol & smoking are not contraindicated in G-6-PD def but best avoided

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on Ask A Doctor forum.
Alcohol and smoking are not a contraindication in G-6-PD deficiency.
However, alcohol intake and smoking should be limited as far as possible.
Immunity should be strengthened in case of G-6-PD deficiency since infections can precipitate G-6-PD associated hemolysis of red blood cells.
Alcohol affects the liver functions and smoking affects the respiratory system,thus both have deleterious effect on major organ systems of body.

I hope our query is answered.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri

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