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):
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.
Review Date: 4/15/2005
Reviewed By: Rita Nanda, MD, Department of Medicine, Section of Hematology/Oncology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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