Broad Bean Disease

Broad bean disease is a genetic defect-induced illness. Symptoms include general discomfort, anemia resulting in fatigue and dizziness, as well as decreased blood pressure and mental sluggishness. Women of reproductive age should avoid genetic transmission by undergoing prenatal screening before pregnancy, and individuals in areas where broad bean disease is prevalent should also undergo screening. Here are some key points to consider about broad bean disease:

Key Considerations for Broad Bean Disease

1. Avoid consumption of broad beans or processed products derived from them. Also, avoid pearl powder, honeysuckle, Chuanlian, cow bezoar, and bear gallbladder.

2. Stay away from broad bean fields during flowering, fruiting, or harvesting seasons.

3. Minimize contact with prohibited items such as camphor, stink balls, wintergreen oil, paints, menthol ointment, safety ointment, and liniments.

4. Be cautious when using insecticide sprays, as some can dissolve blood and require extra caution.

5. Avoid taking oxidizing drugs such as primaquine, sulfonamides, furans, vitamin K3, K4, phenacetin, aminopyrine, sulfones, and others.

Symptoms of Broad Bean Disease

1. Common symptoms include hemolysis within 1-2 days of consuming fresh broad beans, mild scleral jaundice, and urine resembling dark tea or even soy sauce.

2. Other possible symptoms include general discomfort, fatigue, dizziness, anemia symptoms, decreased blood pressure, mental sluggishness or irritability, acute circulatory failure, acute renal failure manifestations such as oliguria or anuria.

Prevention of Broad Bean Disease

Broad bean disease is caused by genetic defects. Women of reproductive age should seek genetic counseling and undergo prenatal screening. Populations in areas where broad bean disease is prevalent should also undergo screening. Individuals with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency should avoid eating broad beans and their derived products, as well as contact with broad bean pollen.