Question 1

how can i cure my blue lips?

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See below: Many things can cause these symptoms.  You need to see your doctor.  He/she whill perform a thorough examination to see what's going on and tell you what to do about it.

Question 2

can lupus cause blue lips?

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Maybe: Blue lips are usually related to a reduced blood oxygen level. If you have raynauds, this could be a cause. Lupus itself should not cause blue lips unless issues like major cardiac or pulmonary involvement is present. Speak with your rheumatologist.

Question 3

can blue lips be a sign of a drug overdose?

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Possibly: This is one of those problems where a visit to your doctor is necessary to figure out what's going on.  Only after a thorough evaluation, including examination and possibly labs and other tests, can your doctor correctly diagnose you and treat you effectively.

Question 4

what can i do if my one year old has had blue lips off and on for about a week. any suggestions?

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Need to see MD: Blue lips can be a sign of many things, some serious. Your child needs to see a physician asap.

Question 5

my mom had blue lips.why?

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Hypoxia ????: Could represent inadequate oxygenation.  She needs evaluation with her physician unless she's a mbrr of the polar ice swimming club & this was a temporary phenomenon after a polar lunge.  Good luck.

Question 6

which is the cause of blue lips and gums in toddlers?

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A slight bluish: Tinge in dark-skinned people is a variant of normal from melanin pigmentation; but a prominent bluish color needs to be evaluated for low oxygenation.

Question 7

what could be causing me to always have such pale/blue lips?

Accepted Answer

Many things: This problem mandates a real-time (face-to-face) meeting with a doctor.  A history has to be taken along with a examination as well as labs and other tests.  Only after all this will your doctor be in a position to tell you what's wrong and what needs to be done to help you.

Question 8

what causes people to turn pale with blue lips and become extremely weak?

Accepted Answer

Many things: This problem mandates a real-time (face-to-face) meeting with a doctor.  A history has to be taken along with a examination as well as labs and other tests.  Only after all this will your doctor be in a position to tell you what's wrong and what needs to be done to help you.

Question 9

hello , is there a treatment or some kind of gel for blue lips due to cigarette?

Accepted Answer

No: Blue skin is cyanotic skin. If it does not get the oxygen it needs will die.
Better quit smoking or have a lot of unpleasant side effects from the necrotic skin of the lips.Check your local pharmacy for smoking cessation patches or pills. There are also prescription strength meds available from a physician.

Question 10

are blue lips a sign of pulmonary disorder?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: The medical word for "blue lips" is central cyanosis.  This means low oxygen in the blood.  That can be do to a pulmonary disorder but there are also some cardiac conditions that can result in central cyanosis such as right to left shunt.

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