Usman Ali 4/22/25 Usman Ali 4/22/25

🧪 G6PD Deficiency: The Hemolytic Anemia Triggered by Stress

Master the causes, diagnosis, and USMLE questions linked to G6PD deficiency. This high-yield guide covers triggers, symptoms, and how to catch it on Step 1/2 exams.

Usman Ali 4/10/25 Usman Ali 4/10/25

G6PD Deficiency – The Oxidative Stress Trap on Step 1

Imagine this Step 1 classic: A young man develops jaundice and dark urine after eating fava beans. Labs show anemia and elevated LDH. What’s going on?

You’ve just entered the world of G6PD deficiency, a high-yield genetic disorder that connects biochemistry, hematology, and pharmacology all in one go. Today’s blog walks you through what you need to know—with a KOTC visual that simplifies oxidative stress and red blood cell damage.