Methemoglobinemia (patient information)

Methemoglobinemia
Overview
What are the symptoms?
What are the causes?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Diagnosis
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Methemoglobinemia?
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Possible complications
Prevention
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Overview

Methemoglobinemia is a blood disorder in which an abnormal amount of methemoglobin -- a form of hemoglobin -- is produced. Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries and distributes oxygen to the body.

With methemoglobinemia, the hemoglobin can carry oxygen but is unable to release it effectively to body tissues.

Where to find medical care for Methemoglobinemia?

Directions to Hospitals Treating Methemoglobinemia

Source

https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000562.htm