Acquired Methemoglobinemia Overview
Learn About Acquired Methemoglobinemia
Methemoglobinemia is a blood disorder in which the body cannot reuse hemoglobin because it is damaged. Hemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying molecule found in red blood cells. In some cases of methemoglobinemia, the hemoglobin is unable to carry enough oxygen to body tissues.
Acquired methemoglobinemia results from exposure to certain medicines, chemicals, or foods.
The condition may also be passed down through families (inherited).
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James Osteen is an Internal Medicine provider in Jacksonville, Texas. Dr. Osteen and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acquired Methemoglobinemia. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Acquired Methemoglobinemia, Methemoglobinemia, and Richter Syndrome. Dr. Osteen is currently accepting new patients.
Hardik Shah is a Family Medicine provider in Lewisville, Texas. Dr. Shah and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acquired Methemoglobinemia. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.
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Adrian Pay is an Internal Medicine provider in Amarillo, Texas. Dr. Pay and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acquired Methemoglobinemia. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Lymphadenitis, Congenital Hypothyroidism, and Thyroid Dysgenesis. Dr. Pay is currently accepting new patients.
Published Date: March 31, 2024
Published By: Todd Gersten, MD, Hematology/Oncology, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, Wellington, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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