Acquired Methemoglobinemia
Acquired methemoglobinemia is a blood disorder in which part of the hemoglobin is transformed into a variant that carries oxygen less effectively, so tissues may receive less than they need. The acquired form appears after exposure to certain substances or external agents.
How it may be noticed: bluish coloring of the lips, skin or nails, fatigue, headache and a feeling of shortness of breath that does not improve with rest.
When is it important to act? when an unexplained bluish coloring appears accompanied by tiredness or difficulty breathing, timely medical attention is required.
Who assesses it? in children, the pediatric hematologist and pediatrician are the ones who study the blood and guide management. It is essential not to postpone consulting a professional when these symptoms appear.
Specialties that treat acquired methemoglobinemia
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in acquired methemoglobinemia
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Jessica Herrera
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dr. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Dr. Jesús Isidro Pinzón Sánchez
Dr. Elizabeth Solano Pareja
Dr. Victor Tapia Alfaro
Dr. Julio Fraire Calleros
Dr. Gabriela Juárez Domínguez
Dr. Maria Eugenia Chang Gonzalez
Frequently asked questions
What is acquired methemoglobinemia?
Acquired methemoglobinemia is a blood disorder in which part of the hemoglobin is transformed into a variant that carries oxygen less effectively, so tissues may receive less than they need. The acquired form appears after exposure to certain substances or external agents.
Which doctor treats acquired methemoglobinemia?
Acquired Methemoglobinemia is usually treated by specialists in pediatric hematologist, pediatrician.