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*

*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

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 2
30s 13
40s 11
50s 9
60s 5
70+ 3

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 24
Female 21