Question 1

i woke up this morning with purple lips. also very cold. should i be concerned?

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See Dr. right away: It may be that you are just very cold, which can turn lips blue, but that should go away when you warm up. Lips can also turn blue if the circulation is not working properly. If this is new, please see your doctor right away. If not available, please go to er?

Question 2

what does it mean when baby's are all red and have purple lips?

Accepted Answer

Depends on condition: Skin color in infants reflects circulation, oxygenation and hemoglobin saturation. Color is best observed when an infant is quiet. Red lobster like skin is a sign of plethora-due to high hematocrit concentration (high red blood cells vs volume of blood) and blood flow. Purple lips can be a sign of cyanosis-low oxygen saturation in the blood stream if your baby is in any distress/ill appearing.

Question 3

how to prevent purple lips while smoking?

Accepted Answer

Don't smoke: I am not aware of any way to prevent the darkening of skin or lips when exposed to tobacco smoke.  Seriously, why find a way to prevent a cosmetic effect of a drug which is the number one preventible cause of death in the us (as well as elsewhere), causing premature heart disease, stroke, cancer, emphysema, bronchitis and dozens of other serious health problems, as well as fires ;other accidents?

Question 4

what could cause purple swollen lips?

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Cyanosis: Purple lips also known medically as cyanosis. It can be cause by extreme cold. More serious condition that cause this can be related to the heart and respiratory system.

Question 5

what does a purple vagina lip mean?

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Many possibilities: A purple color can be from trauma (ie a bruise).  It can be a hematoma (a collection of clotted blood under the skin) or be related to a skin condition such as melanoma.  Fortunately melanoma in this area is quite rare.    There are other causes but you would need to get an exam to know what it is for sure.  See a doc if it isn't going away on its own.  Best wishes!

Question 6

do i have an infection if i have veins in mouth, white tongue, sore throat, light headed, hives on body, purple inside lip?

Accepted Answer

See PCP: You could have an upper respiratory infection.  See your physician for diagnosis.  It's normal to see veins in your mouth.

Question 7

what to do about purple spots on lips?

Accepted Answer

Get a biopsy: Get a referral to an oral surgeon so it can be biopsied, then you can have it removed.

Question 8

my boyfriend sucked on my bottom lip really hard now theres a lump thats kinda purple on my lip ? can you please explain what this could be ?

Accepted Answer

Hematoma: The lips are vascular meaning they have a high blood supply.  You have a hematoma which is a swelled bruise.  It will go away most likely without any problems.  Putting a hot pack on it will speed up the recovery.

Question 9

lips get purple from kissing, what am i doing wrong?

Accepted Answer

Are you and your: partner kissing aggressively/forcefully? If so, that could cause trauma to lips.

Question 10

what would a purple spot on my lip be?

Accepted Answer

Lip lesion: Typically these are small hemangiomas, benign collections of blood vessels.

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How to prevent purple lips while smoking?

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Do i have an infection if i have veins in mouth, white tongue, sore throat, light headed, hives on body, purple inside lip?

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What to do about purple spots on lips?

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My boyfriend sucked on my bottom lip really hard now theres a lump thats kinda purple on my lip ? can you please explain what this could be ?

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Lips get purple from kissing, what am i doing wrong?

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What would a purple spot on my lip be?

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