Methemoglobinemia - Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which Doctor should I Consult for Methemoglobinemia?A physician/pediatrician should do the initial check and diagnosis after which you may be directed to a hematologist for further assessment and treatment.
2. If One of the Parents Carries the Disease Gene will the Child Inherit the Condition?
Hemoglobin M is usually an autosomal dominant inheritance where one parent is the carrier. The child will inherit the gene which expresses as hemoglobin M disease.
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