Notes when using food for children with G6PD deficiency disease

The article was professionally consulted with Specialist Doctor II Le Thanh Cam - Pediatrician - Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.

G6PD deficiency is a fairly common metabolic disorder. For children with G6PD deficiency disease, parents need to build a scientific and necessary nutrition regimen to help children have a healthy life. So what should parents pay attention to when using food for children with G6PD deficiency?

1. What is G6PD deficiency?

G6PD deficiency is identified as a recessive genetic disease on the X chromosome, children have this disease because they receive an abnormal recessive gene on the sex chromosome from their parents. Therefore, boys are more susceptible to the disease than girls. The deficiency of G6PD enzyme was determined by doctors due to a mutation in the G6DP gene at point Xq28, where there are more than 140 types of mutations leading to G6PD deficiency. These structural changes disrupt the normal structure of enzymes, reduce the amount of these enzymes in the cells and cause metabolic disorders in the body.

When G6PD is deficient, red blood cells can be broken down by oxidizing agents, leading to anemia. In addition, when red blood cells are broken down, they will release a large amount of bilirubin, if this substance is not eliminated in time, it will lead to jaundice, which can seriously affect the brain development of children.

Trẻ sinh non bị vàng da — Thiếu men G6PD có thể gây ra tình trạng vàng da ở trẻ nhỏ

2. Symptoms that indicate a child has G6PD deficiency

The child has a sudden increase in body temperature and a yellow color in the skin and mucous membranes Urine: dark yellow, possibly orange yellow The child shows signs of fatigue Fast, heavy breathing, rapid weak pulse

Đậu nành — Các sản phẩm có nguồn gốc từ đậu cần hạn chế sử dụng cho trẻ thiếu men G6PD

3. Pay attention to foods when children get sick with G6PD deficiency

For infants with G6PD deficiency, breast milk should be given to them, because formula is fortified with iron - difficult for the body to digest and absorb.
Because of fear of many serious consequences that the disease can cause to children, many parents give their children an excessive diet. This is not necessary. Children need to eat a variety of foods to ensure nutrition and pay attention to some foods as below.
Depending on the general condition and level of G6PD deficiency of each child, it is necessary to completely avoid or limit the use of foods containing oxidizing agents.

List of some foods to note for children with G6PD
deficiency

Tên thực phẩm	Mức độ ảnh hưởng
Đậu dâu tằm	Kiêng tuyệt đối
Đậu tương, đậu đen, đậu xanh, đậu đỏ, đậu phộng, đậu Hà Lan, đấu ván trắng, đậu đũa, đậu rồng,…	Hạn chế sử dụng
Việt quất	Hạn chế sử dụng
Mướp đắng	Hạn chế sử dụng
Khoai tây chiên	Hạn chế sử dụng
Sốt cà chua	Hạn chế sử dụng
Rau diếp	Hạn chế sử dụng
Nước Tonic	Hạn chế sử dụng
Bạc hà	Có thể sử dụng một lượng nhỏ
Vitamin K	Hạn chế sử dụng
Hành tây	Hạn chế sử dụng

Children with G6PD deficiency should limit the use of bean-based products

Above are some foods to limit for children with G6PD deficiency. Parents should not be too worried, they can consult with qualified doctors based on the results of screening tests and diagnoses to build a nutrition regimen with suitable foods for children with disease. G6PD deficiency disease.
For children to be healthy and develop well, it is necessary to have a nutritious diet in terms of quantity and quality balance. If children are not provided with adequate and balanced nutrients, it will lead to diseases of excess or lack of nutrients, which adversely affect the comprehensive development of children in terms of physical, mental and motor skills.
Children who do not eat properly are at risk of micro-mineral deficiency causing anorexia, growth retardation, malabsorption,... If they notice the above signs, parents should supplement their children with products. The supplement contains lysine, essential micro-minerals and vitamins such as zinc, chromium, selenium, and B vitamins to help fully meet the nutritional needs of children. At the same time, these essential vitamins also support digestion, enhance nutrient absorption, help improve anorexia, and help children eat well.
Parents can learn more:
Signs of zinc deficiency in children
Micronutrient deficiency and failure to gain weight in children
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