What should be noted in daily life for G6PD deficiency (Favism)?
Disease description:
My son always experiences symptoms such as fatigue, fever, and loss of appetite. After examination, he was found to have favism (G6PD deficiency). What should be paid attention to in daily life for favism?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Patients with favism should pay attention to the following matters in daily life:
1. Dietary adjustment: Strictly avoid eating fava beans and their products, such as fava bean powder and fava bean products, to prevent acute intravascular hemolysis. At the same time, avoid consuming spicy and irritating foods, fishy seafood such as fish, shrimp and crab, fruits rich in vitamin C (e.g., lemons, kiwifruit), and greasy foods.
2. Medication safety: Avoid using medications that may worsen the condition, such as compound sulfadiazine tablets and sodium penicillin for injection.
3. Living environment: Maintain indoor ventilation and dryness; avoid living in damp environments to reduce the growth of pathogenic microorganisms.
4. Daily habits: Ensure adequate rest, avoid strenuous exercise and direct sun exposure on the skin. Maintain a positive mindset and avoid emotional excitement.
5. Regular follow-up: Follow medical advice to regularly visit the hospital for related examinations, such as routine blood and urine tests, to monitor health status and adjust treatment plans promptly.
