What is glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency?
Glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase(G6PD) deficiency is an inherited (genetic) condition in which the red blood cells breakdown (hemolysis) in reaction to stress, infections, certain drugs, and certain foods. The body does not have enough G6PD enzyme to support proper red blood cell functions.
How do members experience glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency*
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How bad it is
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Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Anxious mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency*
Who has glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 12 | |
| 40s | 10 | |
| 50s | 11 | |
| 60s | 7 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 26 | |
| Female | 21 |