What’s methemoglobinemia?

Methemoglobinemia is a rare blood disorder caused by inherited or acquired conditions, exposure to toxins, or dehydration. It causes excessive amounts of methemoglobin, which cannot transport oxygen, leading to anemia and organ failure. Treatment involves reducing methemoglobin through intravenous drips of methylene blue. Newborns and young children are especially vulnerable to the condition. Methemoglobinemia or […]

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