lanhelmy

have u guys ever heard of this term before?Or perhaps do u have a condition called g6pd?Some ppl may have misunderstood it as a disease but in actual fact it is not…so what is it? G6pD stands for glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. It is basically an enzyme that all normal human body would possess. However probably due to some genetic condition, some people may have deficiency of this enzyme in the body which will persist through out life time…How do u know u have it?? Usually it is detected shortly after birth..in which the baby present with jaundice( kekuningan). Someone with g6pD, must NOT eat a bean called ‘FAVA BEAN’ or ‘kacang parang’ and must NOT be prescribed with some list of medicines which will in worst cases prove to be life threatening….Caution should ba taken if ur ‘kacang-fan’ as u might not notice the bean is in the pack of kacang that ur enjoying! It will lead to hemolysis of red blood cell( sel darah merah pecah) and eventually death, since red blood cell is ultimately important in providing oxygen to the tissues in ur body. Having G6PD is not the end of the world..y not?? because it wont affect ur health and life as long as u dont consume those i had mentioned.U will lead a normal life style..no fatigue, no anything..but it is just that u can never be a good samaritan to donate blood to others..g6pD means ur blood is not suitable for others to use..it is meant for u ..just U!! ur red blood cell is not as strong as others so should u donate blood to others..ur causing more harm than good..but if ur losing blood for some reasons(God forbid)..no need to worry because having g6pd does not restrict u from receiving blood from others…:)..anyone has anything to share on this??i have g6pd btw..it does not bother me in anyway..y shud  it bother u?

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