Looking For A Doctor Who's Specialized In G6PD

Posted on Mon, 24 Oct 2022

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Mon, 24 Oct 2022 Answered on

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Question : Hi, Looking for a doctor who's specialized in G6PD

Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
G-6-PD shows borderline activity

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The screening test posted by you shows borderline G-6-PD activity.
Further quantitative levels of G-6-PD is required to know the exact levels of G-6-PD.
Deficiency of G-6-PD activity makes red blood cells more prone to hemolysis and certain food items need to be avoided.
I suggest you to get G-6-PD levels done and consult a hematologist subsequently.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng