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How to treat g6pd deficiency

2018-09-17 10:42:04
My son is 9 years old and has been recently diagnosed with G6PD deficiency. What can be the treatemnt for this condition? Will he be totaaly cured? Will iron supplements be good to be given? How about alternative treatments like homoeopathy, accupressure or accupuncture help in treatment of this deficiency?
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Don't take medicine without consulting ur paediatrician.

Answered2018-09-19 16:50:59

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