Methoglobinemia
What it is:
Methemoglobinemia is a blood disorder in which an abnormal amount of methemoglobin, a form of hemoglobin is produced. Hemoglobin is the molecule in red blood cells that distributes oxygen to the body. Methemoglobin cannot release oxygen.
Symptoms:
Bluish color of the skin.
Development delay.
Intellectual disability.
Seizures.
Headaches.
Fatigue.
Shortness of breath.
Lack of energy.
Inheritance pattern:
Methomoglobinemia is autosomal dominant
Treatment options:
Methylene blue is used to regain hemoglobin in your blood.
Can also be treated with a high doses of vitamin C.
Works cited:
Encyclopedia of Medicine.Gales Science in Context.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000562.htm