Cyanosis by Methemoglobinemia

Cyanosis by Methemoglobinemia

Methemoglobinemia is a medical condition that the blood contains high level of abnormal hemoglobin, methemoglobin.  The hemoglobin carries  oxygen from  the lung to the rest of the body. High levels of methemoglobin decrease the available oxygen to the body.   Methemoglobinemia can be present at the birth (inherited), or acquired from a chemical or drug.

Symptoms include shortness of breath, cyanosis, malaise/dizziness, and loss of consciousness. In severe cases, there may be slow growth (development delay), seizure, and coma.

Please to go see your doctor for diagnosis and treatments if there are above symptoms, or any sign that concern you.