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What Causes Purple Discoloration Of The Lips And Weakness In A Child?
My grandson who turned 5 years old yesterday has had 4 episodes of the following: Pale skin Clammy Weak Whitish lips, one of the episodes his lips were more of a purple shade Slow speech no very responsive, but hasn t lost contiouness He recently had blood work and the doctor says evything is normal He s having an ultra sound of his neck glands that are always swollen next week, but that s because we asked the doctor to order it so we can make sure he s ok. The episodes started before he turned 1 and today was the latest one. What can it be?
hi... purplish discoloration of lip and wakness must be rule out in children.. despite all reports normal..you have to consult pediatritian..to have heart and lung examination.. if possible ECHO examination.. thank you
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What Causes Purple Discoloration Of The Lips And Weakness In A Child?
hi... purplish discoloration of lip and wakness must be rule out in children.. despite all reports normal..you have to consult pediatritian..to have heart and lung examination.. if possible ECHO examination.. thank you