- results from oxidation of ferrous iron in haemoglobin to ferric form
- oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve shifts to left
- causing precipitation as Heinz bodies and eventually leads to hemolytic anemia
- common drugs: dapsone, nitrates, antimalarials, sulphonamides and dyes
- presents with cyanosis, SOB, mental status change, headache, dizziness, arrhythmias, seizures
- chocolate brown blood
- low SaO2 (on oximeter) but good PO2 (ABG)
- treatment: methylene blue 1-2mg/kg and oxygen, ascorbic acid as second line drug
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I was diagnosed as HEPATITIS B carrier in 2013 with fibrosis of the
liver already present. I started on antiviral medications which
reduced the viral load initially. After a couple of years the virus
became resistant. I started on HEPATITIS B Herbal treatment from
ULTIMATE LIFE CLINIC (www.ultimatelifeclinic.com) in March, 2020. Their
treatment totally reversed the virus. I did another blood test after
the 6 months long treatment and tested negative to the virus. Amazing
treatment! This treatment is a breakthrough for all HBV carriers.
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