Question 1

do symptoms like cyanosis go away quickly?

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Depends: Cyanosis is only relieved with oxygen. Total body cyanosis, like from COPD or pneumonia may need supplemental oxygen. If local to a finger like in reynaud's, then will improve when vascular spasm ends and oxygenated blood flow resumes.

Question 2

why is there cyanosis during hypoxia?

Accepted Answer

Low oxygen: Cooling slows down metabolic process of circulatory system and oxygen levels fall.

Question 3

how does pneumonia cause cyanosis?

Accepted Answer

Cyanosis: Cyanosis is the low level or lack of oxygen.  Pneumonia makes the exchange of oxygen in the lungs difficult.  One who has pneumonia often finds their oxygen level too low or cyanotic.

Question 4

is cyanosis curable or will it return in long term?

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Depends: It depends entirely on the cause of the cyanosis. If it is due to a reversible phenomenon such as spasm of certain small blood vessels called arterioles, then cyanosis is treatable and can improve. There are many causes of cyanosis; some are untreatable.

Question 5

can cyanosis, blue nail beds occur when a person is dying?

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Cyanosis in nail bed: Yes, cyanosis can occur in the late stages of life and represents a lack of oxygen getting into the blood.

Question 6

why do my toenails get dusky sometimes? cyanosis?

Accepted Answer

Poor circulation: A bluish color is consistent with poor circulation which should be evaluated with a doppler to determine both arterial and venous circulation. This is part of comprehensive examination re blood pressure, sugar, lipids, heart evalution.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: newborn cyanosis?

Accepted Answer

Newborn cyanosis: blue color to baby after birth is common.
If in distress, breathing and oxygenation can be affected. Oxygen can be given after birth if a blue color
appears after birth, especially with chest retractions and distress. Sometimes, it can occur with congenital
heart issues, so referral is key to surgical repairs as indicated.

Question 8

what causes a brief episode of cyanosis with palpitations and tingling ?

Accepted Answer

Heart: These symptoms suggest a sudden and serious restriction of blood flow from a heart-related problem.  See your physician or cardiologist soon.

Question 9

i have twins, a boy and a girl. one of them has cyanosis. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Some cyanosis is normal in babies, especially the first few weeks of age.  A doctor can help you determine if the oxygen level is normal and if the cyanosis is normal.

Question 10

my fingers are cyanosis and drowziness the whole day.what is the diagnosis and how to treat it?

Accepted Answer

Need examination: If by "cyanosis" you mean your fingertips, toes or lips have a bluish/pallid color compared to normal then, this suggests something wrong with the heart or lungs. Do you have congenital heart problems?  Are you a smoker or have a respiratory tract obstructiont? Cyanosis signals a lack of oxygen in the system which means the brain suffers big time. Drowsiness may follow. I suggest you get a checkup

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