G6PD Deficiency Symptom Recognition Guide

Main symptoms of acute G6PD deficiency crisis include: 1. Acute hemolysis: pallor, fatigue, dizziness; 2. Jaundice: yellowing of skin and eyes; 3. Urine changes: dark urine (tea or cola-colored); 4. Other symptoms: fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain. If these symptoms occur, immediately stop the suspected medication and seek emergency medical care.

Jaundice recovery time in G6PD deficiency varies by individual, typically requiring 1-2 weeks. Recovery depends on: 1. Degree of hemolysis: mild hemolysis 3-7 days, severe hemolysis may take 2-3 weeks; 2. Treatment timeliness: early treatment leads to faster recovery; 3. Individual differences: age, constitution affect recovery speed. During this period, adequate rest and hydration are needed, avoiding re-exposure to triggering factors.

During G6PD deficiency crisis, urine color changes significantly: 1. Normal: light yellow and clear; 2. Mild hemolysis: dark yellow urine; 3. Moderate hemolysis: tea or cola-colored urine; 4. Severe hemolysis: dark brown or reddish-brown urine. Urine color change indicates hemoglobinuria, suggesting massive red blood cell destruction requiring immediate medical attention.

G6PD deficiency is an X-linked recessive genetic disorder with distinct inheritance patterns: 1. Higher male prevalence: males need only one disease gene to be affected; 2. Females mostly carriers: need two disease genes to be affected, but may have mild symptoms; 3. Inheritance pattern: affected males' sons won't be affected, daughters are all carriers; carrier females' sons have 50% chance of being affected. Genetic counseling is recommended for couples with family history.