How can g6pd deficiency be diagnosed

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Asked for Male, 13 Years

My cousin brother has come to stay with us in Mumbai. He is 13 years old and and has come from Nainital. He has this problem g6pd deficiency. What care should we take? Are there any foods that should be avoided for him or he can take a normal, regular diet?

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Dr. Govind Satheesh General Physician 5 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Govind Satheesh

General Physician 5 yrs exp Bangalore

Your doctor can diagnose G6PD deficiency by performing a simple blood test to check G6PD enzyme levels. Other diagnostic tests that may be done include a complete blood count, serum hemoglobin test, and a reticulocyte count. All these tests measure the amount of red blood cells in the body. They can also help your doctor to diagnose hemolytic anemia.

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