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Should I See A Doctor For Blue Lips After Smoking Marijuana?

Hi, I am 15 years old. I do smoke, but only a little but and I haven t done it for vey long. Last night I smoked a little bit of marijuana and when I woke up my lips where blue. They have been getting darker and darker throughout the day. Is it important that I see a doctor? What could it be?
Tue, 16 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

As per your query you have blue lips after smoking marijuana its because of poor circulation of blood or blood is not oxygenated enough due to decreased supply of oxygen in blood it gives bluish appearance because of carbon monoxide formation.

I would suggest you to stop taking marijuana as it will cause bringing back of oxygen level in your body. Lips will resume color sooner once blood supply will be adequate.

Drink plenty of water to replenish body fluids.

Take diet rich in fruits, multivitamins.

Apply Moisturizer on lips to prevent them from drying as it will cause chapping as well.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Should I See A Doctor For Blue Lips After Smoking Marijuana?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have blue lips after smoking marijuana its because of poor circulation of blood or blood is not oxygenated enough due to decreased supply of oxygen in blood it gives bluish appearance because of carbon monoxide formation. I would suggest you to stop taking marijuana as it will cause bringing back of oxygen level in your body. Lips will resume color sooner once blood supply will be adequate. Drink plenty of water to replenish body fluids. Take diet rich in fruits, multivitamins. Apply Moisturizer on lips to prevent them from drying as it will cause chapping as well. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari