genetic
Methaemoglobinaemia
Methemoglobinemia, or methaemoglobinaemia, is a condition of elevated methemoglobin in the blood. Symptoms may include headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, , poor muscle coordination, and blue-colored skin (cyanosis). may include and heart arrhythmias.
Underlined words are explained — tap any of them.
Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, , poor muscle coordination, blue-colored skin
Causes — why it happens
- ·Benzocaine, nitrites, dapsone,
How it's found
- ·Blood gas
Treatment
- ·Oxygen therapy, methylene blue
Outlook
- ·Generally good with treatment
More in Blood
Iron-deficiency anaemiaThalassaemiaSickle cell diseaseLeukaemiaLymphomaHaemophiliaG6PD deficiencyAplastic anaemiaImmune thrombocytopeniaMultiple myelomaVon Willebrand diseaseVitamin B12 deficiency
See all of Blood →Plain-language summary adapted from Wikipedia. Not medical advice.