Methemoglobinemia Caused by the Ingestion of Courgette Soup Given in Order to Resolve Constipation in Two Formula-Fed Infants

Methemoglobinemia is not a rare condition arising from the exposure to hemoglobin-oxidizing agents such as nitrates-nitrites present in well water or vegetables. Infants

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Published in:Annals of nutrition and metabolism 2006-01, Vol.50 (4), p.368-371
Main Authors: Savino, Francesco, Maccario, Stefano, Guidi, Carla, Castagno, Emanuele, Farinasso, Daniela, Cresi, Francesco, Silvestro, Leandra, Mussa, Gian Carlo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anemias. Hemoglobinopathies
Babies
beets
Biological and medical sciences
bottle feeding
Case Report
case studies
constipation
Constipation - diet therapy
Cucurbita - adverse effects
Cucurbita pepo
Cyanosis - etiology
defecation
Diet
Diseases of red blood cells
Enzymes
Female
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
genetic disorders
green beans
Hematologic and hematopoietic diseases
Hemoglobin
Humans
Infant
infant feeding
Infant Food
infant formulas
Infant, Newborn
Infants
Ingestion
Male
Medical sciences
Medical treatment
Metabolic diseases
methemoglobinemia
Methemoglobinemia - drug therapy
Methemoglobinemia - etiology
Methylene Blue - therapeutic use
Nitrates
Nitrates - metabolism
Nitrites
Nitrites - metabolism
nutritional intervention
Other diseases. Semiology
Oxidizing agents
reconstituted milk
Soups
spinach
Stomach. Duodenum. Small intestine. Colon. Rectum. Anus
Treatment Outcome
Vegetables
Well water
zucchini
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Summary:Methemoglobinemia is not a rare condition arising from the exposure to hemoglobin-oxidizing agents such as nitrates-nitrites present in well water or vegetables. Infants
ISSN:0250-6807
1421-9697
DOI:10.1159/000094301