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Health Encyclopedia: Methemoglobinemia
- In patients with type2 congenital cytochrome b5 reductase deficiency: mental retardation, developmental delay, failure to thrive. They may also have seizures and other neurologic problems. Most die in infancy.
- In most patients with congenital methemoglobinemia (type 1): a bluish discoloration to the skin and mucous membranes.
- In patients with acquired methemoglobinemia from chemical or drug exposure: headache, fatigue, shortness of breath, lack of energy, and potent...
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Immunizations: Haemophilus Type B
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...deficiency and goiter are still major problems in less developed nations and causevarying degrees of mental retardation in millions of people.Emergency ConditionsMyxedema Coma. Myxedema coma is a... Read more »Urinary Tract Infection: Complications
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