Methemoglobinemia (MetHb) is a rare blood disorder that affects how red blood cells deliver oxygen throughout your body. Some people inherit the disorder, but most people develop it after using …

Methemoglobin (British: methaemoglobin, shortened MetHb) (pronounced "met-hemoglobin") is a hemoglobin in the form of metalloprotein, in which the iron in the heme group is in the Fe 3+ (ferric) …

Aug 13, 2025 · Methemoglobinemia is a hematologic condition where the iron in hemoglobin is oxidized from its normal ferrous state (Fe 2+) to the ferric state (Fe 3+). In this state, known as …

Oct 21, 2025 · Methemoglobinemia can be congenital or acquired: The majority of people with congenital methemoglobinemia are asymptomatic except for cyanosis (only of cosmetic …

Dec 19, 2025 · Methemoglobinemia (metHb) is a rare condition that reduces the ability of red blood cells to carry oxygen. It is caused when a genetic mutation or environmental toxins turn hemoglobin (the …

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Jun 17, 2024 · Methemoglobinemia (MetHb) is a blood disorder in which an abnormal amount of methemoglobin is produced. Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells (RBCs) that carries and …

Jan 24, 2024 · Methemoglobinemia is a blood disorder in which too little oxygen is delivered to your cells. An individual may be born with it, or it may be caused by exposure to certain medicines, …

Methemoglobinemia is a rare disorder associated with oxidization of divalent ferro‐iron of hemoglobin (Hb) to ferri‐iron of methemoglobin (MetHb). Methemoglobinemia can result from either inherited or …

Dec 23, 2017 · Fast facts on methemoglobinemia: MetHb is a blood disorder. Treatment will depend on the type and severity of the MetHb. It is not common, but in some cases can be life-threatening.