Question 1

does g6pd enzyme deficiency go away?

Accepted Answer

No: By definition, one with g6pd enzyme deficiency has altered  genetic information that programs the cells of the body for the enzyme. It will not go away. Knowledge of the defect should be shared wuth your health care providers during health care decisions. Certain medications should be avoided by pts.

Question 2

is there a blood test that can detect enzyme deficiencies? if so what is the name of the test? what type of doctor can test you for enzyme deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Which enzymes?: There are an innumerable amount of enzymes in the body. The common ones we test for are liver enzymes, but ultimately need more details to provide a better answer.

Question 3

which enzyme has impaired activity in someone with a vitamin b1 deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Pyruvate: The vitamin B1 dependent enzyme is the decarboxylase, one of 3 enzymes that make up the pyruvic dehydrogenase complex. Essential in the oxidation of glucose, the major fuel of the brain. No cellular energy without B1! Unusual fatigue is a common symptom.

Question 4

i am 38 year old female with hypothyroidism, vitamin d and b deficiencies and highly suspected aldh 2 enzyme deficiency. how does this all tie in?

Accepted Answer

ALDH is seperate: Limit alcohol as your risk for cancer is increased. Hypothyroidism can affect digestion and absorption which can promote deficiencies. B12 def can also affect your thyroid function. Consider gluten sensitivity also as this can tie in.

Question 5

can iron deficiency anemia cause elevated ast and alt  liver enzymes?

Accepted Answer

Not per se: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, uncomplicated iron deficiency would not alter liver enzymes.     
Wish you good health!

Question 6

i have an enzyme deficiency that doesn't allow me to run or walk fast. my muscles tense up, my feet & legs get numb and it hurts. what enzyme is it?

Accepted Answer

Nonspecific: A number of hereditary muscle diseases can mimic your symptoms, and you can have a muscle biopsy which will reveal your exact condition.  The numbness is not of muscle origin however, and raises question of underlying nerve disorder instead.  Go to local medical school and see neuromuscular specialist.

Question 7

what can i avoid of food i am suffering from deficiecy of enzyme g6pd?

Accepted Answer

G6PD deficiency&diet: The are lists of foods and medicines to avoid on the internet, especially from sites like g6pd deficiency.Org. The most important foods to avoid are fava beans and other legumes, sulfites, menthol, artifical blue food coloring, artificial ascorbic acid, and tonic water. All your doctors need to be provided with a list of the medications to avoid.

Question 8

i am a type 1.5 diabetic.  what other hormones/enzymes could my pancreas be deficient? my liver is constantly over producing glucagon.

Accepted Answer

None: Just make sure to lose weight through diet and exercise and continue to work with your doctor to control your blood sugar and lower your risk of complications. A dpp4 inhibitor or a glp-1 agonist can decrease the excess glucagon secretion if indicated.

Question 9

i believe i have issues with my digestion due to gas, bloating, constipation,low energy& mild nutrition deficency. enzymes upset mystomach. probiotic?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Probiotics are a very safe way to reset your digestive system when it's gotten out of balance.  Other things to consider when dealing with constipation are adequate water intake, fiber and exercise.  All of these factors improve constipation.

Question 10

what percentage of the u.s. population has an immune deficiency disease of some kind?

Accepted Answer

&gt;1 in 1200 household: A US nationwide survey of a sample of household, done by phone, estimated that 1 in 1200 household have a member with a primary immunodeficiency. The prevalence of HIV infection, the most common secondary immunodeficiency in the US is approx 4.5 per 1000 people.

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Is there a blood test that can detect enzyme deficiencies? if so what is the name of the test? what type of doctor can test you for enzyme deficiency?

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Which enzyme has impaired activity in someone with a vitamin b1 deficiency?

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I am 38 year old female with hypothyroidism, vitamin d and b deficiencies and highly suspected aldh 2 enzyme deficiency. how does this all tie in?

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Can iron deficiency anemia cause elevated ast and alt liver enzymes?

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I have an enzyme deficiency that doesn't allow me to run or walk fast. my muscles tense up, my feet & legs get numb and it hurts. what enzyme is it?

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What can i avoid of food i am suffering from deficiecy of enzyme g6pd?

A member asked:

I am a type 1.5 diabetic. what other hormones/enzymes could my pancreas be deficient? my liver is constantly over producing glucagon.

A member asked:

I believe i have issues with my digestion due to gas, bloating, constipation,low energy& mild nutrition deficency. enzymes upset mystomach. probiotic?

A member asked:

What percentage of the u.s. population has an immune deficiency disease of some kind?

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