Encyclopedia of fava bean disease

In view of the fact that different guests have a lot of confusion 🤔 about fava bean disease, fava bean mother tries to summarize some of the problems, so that everyone can know more about 😇 fava bean disease, welcome to reprint, please indicate the source.

🌼 Can I have fava bean disease?

Since 1984, all BBs born in public hospitals in Hong Kong have been subjected to compulsory cord blood testing, and if they suffer from broad bean disease, they will be informed by medical professionals, and it is roughly estimated that hundreds of thousands of people in Hong Kong suffer from the disease.

Therefore, if you were born before this era, you may not know whether you have fava bean disease.

🌼 Will fava bean disease be cured with age?

No. Fava bean disease is a genetic deficiency of a certain enzyme, and there is no cure for fava bean disease in medicine today, but with the increase of blood volume with age, the hemolytic reaction has relatively little impact on the body. However, this should not be taken lightly, as the severity of each person is different.

🌼 Is fava bean disease fatal?

In the past, there were very few fatal cases due to fava bean disease, and the most important thing is to strictly avoid contact with contraindicated substances, such as stinky pills, broad beans, aspirin, yellow lotus, honeysuckle, camphor, etc., so try to avoid buying over-the-counter medicines by yourself, if you see a doctor, you should also inform that you are suffering from fava bean disease, and you should also see its ingredients clearly before buying any food or drink to reduce the possibility of inducing hemolysis. Don’t underestimate fava bean disease, hemolytic reactions may be accompanied by certain complications that can have long-term effects on the body.

🌼 What do I need to pay attention to when my broad bean BB is taken care of by my elders/worker sisters?

Even caregivers should strictly abide by the contraindications of fava bean disease, such as avoiding the use of stinky pills, bone-setting oil, white flower oil, peppermint cream, etc., so as not to put fava bean baby in unnecessary danger due to contact or clothing residues.