Medical News Today: What is blue baby syndrome?

Blue baby syndrome, also known as methemoglobinemia, is a condition that causes a baby ’s skin to turn blue. While it is rare, a common cause of this discoloration is drinking formula made with water that is contaminated with nitrates. Doctors can treat blue baby syndrome, but untreated cases can be fatal.

Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 29, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics / Children's Health Source Type: news