Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency

Alternative names:

anemia - hemolytic due to G6PD deficiency; G-6-PD deficiency; hemolytic anemia due to G6PD deficiency

Treatment:

If the cause is an infection, it should be treated, or 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 are the normal outcome.

Complications:

Rarely, 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 G6PD deficiency develop.

Call your health care provider if you have G6PD deficiency and symptoms of hemolytic anemia do not disappear after treatment of the cause.