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Attention and behavior problems more common in 27 children with hereditary spherocytosis in Gaziantep
A study published in a journal and reviewed by independent scientists. Even so, a single study is not conclusive; it needs to be replicated.
Gaziantep City Hospital studied 27 children. The children were compared with healthy peers of the same age. 30% of children with hereditary spherocytosis had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 22% had bedwetting at night. Families reported behavior problems more often.
What does it mean for patients and families?
The mental health of a child with a blood disease should also be monitored. This is a small study. If there are concerns, a child mental health specialist can be consulted.
Source
Scientific paper: Internalizing and Externalizing Problems and Psychiatric Comorbidities in Children With Hereditary Spherocytosis. Journal of Pediatric Hematology/oncology, 2026. DOI: 10.1097/MPH.0000000000003225 · PubMed 42274394
The source page was opened and read on October 7, 2026. Summary prepared by the Doktorclub editorial team and translated from Turkish; it has not yet been reviewed by a physician (a scientific board is being set up).
This page is translated from the Turkish original.
Related disease: Hereditary spherocytosis
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