Question 1

what does it mean if a babies hands/feet and lups are purple?

Accepted Answer

Normal in newborns: Newborns will have purle hands and feet and around the mouth can be a little purple. Truly purple lips and mouth need to be evaluated.
Acrocyanosis is the technical name ofr the purple hands and feet and it improves with time.

Question 2

nickle size bruise on inner left breast since yesterday--purple, red , yellow. been carrying babies not sore afraid of ibc. does this sound like that?

Accepted Answer

Superficial injury: With both sudden onset (since yesterday) and associated with the colors often found with a superficial bruise, it sounds more like a small hematoma.  You don't describe how you are carrying babies, but usually this would be across ones chest, hence a likely cause.  If this does not resolve in a week or so, it would be good to get it checked out to relieve your concern.

Question 3

what does it mean if my babys feet are purple?

Accepted Answer

Immature circulation: Your baby's circulation is still in the process of developing.  Purple hands and feet is just a result of this immaturity.  You do not need to be concerned if your baby is otherwise acting healthy.  However if his lips or chest turn blue you should see your pediatrician as this can be a sign of cardiac disease.

Question 4

what does purple baby poop mean?

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Color of poop: Baby's poop is a reflect what they have been eating.  Has your baby eaten prunes or other fruits or had juices that are of that color.  Speak to your pediatrician to review dietary recommendations.

Question 5

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 6

what does it mean if sunburn has a purple tint?

Accepted Answer

Sunburn: Discoloration of the skin after a burn may represent the outer layer of skin getting ready to peel off. Keep the skin hydrated , avoid further sun exposure, and do not peel the skin.

Question 7

what does purple mean on the bootom of feet?

Accepted Answer

: It can be associated with circulatory Problems. I suggest you get this checked out.

Question 8

what do purple squiggly lines beneath my eyelids mean?

Accepted Answer

Veins: They are likely superficial veins.  Nothing of concern except possibly cosmetic.

Question 9

what does it mean if i have purple lines on fingernails?

Accepted Answer

Purple line on nail: Fingernails can have many different signs. Purple lines may represent a couple different things; mole/freckle at the nail base or splinter hemorrhage. The latter is not specific to any disease state, but may be a sign of something else that is going on. If you recently injured your nail bed, that might be a sign of bruising. 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/splinter_hemorrhage.

Question 10

what does a purple labia mean?

Accepted Answer

Congestion/flow: labia are rich in nerve endings and blood vessels- assuming this is not some type of varicose vein- the purple color is from hormonal influence or sexual engorgement ( similar to the color changes in an erect penis)

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