Catalog

Other methaemoglobinaemia

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Link to WHO Definition

Other methaemoglobinaemia – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1989930356

A disease caused by determinants arising after birth, or genetically inherited factors. This disease is characterised by elevated levels of methemoglobin within the blood, leading to haemoglobin ineffectively releasing oxygen to body tissues. This disease may present with shortness of breath, cyanosis, headache, fatigue, exercise intolerance, dizziness and loss of consciousness. Confirmation is by verification of elevated levels of methemoglobin in a blood sample.