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As the body makes new red blood cells the anemia will ______
improve
G6PDD often isn’t found until a child gets ______
symptoms
Treating G6PDD symptoms is usually as simple as removing the ______
trigger
The most effective management strategy is to prevent hemolysis by avoiding ______ stressors
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Paracetamol and NSAIDS ( Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ) such as ibuprofen are safe for children with G6PD ______
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G6PDD is a genetic disorder that most often affects ______
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A defect in the enzyme glucose-6phosphate dehydrogenase causes red blood cells to break down prematurely, leading to ______
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RBCs that don’t have enough G6PD are sensitive to some medicines, foods, and infections, leading to a quick loss of red blood cells over a short time, called ______
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Triggers of hemolysis in kids with G6PD deficiency include: illness such as bacterial and viral infection, some painkiller and fever-lowering drugs, some antimalarial drugs, some antibiotics, and ______
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Signs and symptoms of G6PD deficiency include fast breathing or shortness of breath, paleness, extreme tiredness or dizziness, fast heart beat, dark, tea-colored pee, jaundice, and ______
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