What Causes Intermittent Bluish Discoloration On The Lips?

Posted on Mon, 19 Dec 2016

Question: My grand-daughter has had two episodes of bluing lips, yesterday and today. It goes away and she doesn't seem to have any other symptoms-though she did throw up yesterday and has had loose bowels. she is two XXXX

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,

I can understand your concerns.

Bluish discoloration of lips on and off suggestive of cyanosis.

Your child needs to be evaluated for the cause of cyanosis.Need to rule out cardiac or respiratory problem.

She needs a complete clinical examination by a pediatrician.

Is the bluish discoloration related to food intake or exertion?

Is your child is on any medication?

Post your further queries if any.

Thank you.

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