Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My 10 days old newborn has blue lips. what does this mean?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Urgent evaluation: Blue lips may be due to low oxygen saturation of hemoglobin (blood) and may be a sign of central nervous system, cardiac, pulmonary or blood disorder. This should urgently be evaluated by your pediatrician.
Answered 10/16/2015
4.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I accidentally sneezed on my 1 month old newborns face when i was about to breastfeed. His mouth was open. Could I have harmed him?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My one year old has had a muscle spasm/twitch with his mouth since he was a newborn. What may be causing this and should I be concerned?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
My 9 month old has a cold sore on his top lip. Is it dangerous at this age like it is for a newborn? I covered it with a polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) patch.
Is it normal for a Paediatrician to draw blood from the back of head of a 9 days old newborn baby?
I was feeding my newborn baby (1 week n 3 days old). My three year old punched him on his head, the baby cryed alittle but is fine. Should i worry ?
My new born baby(2 weeka old) inner side of lips are black, they then turn grey after breastfeeding. Should i be concerned?
I'm a first time mom and my newborn is a week old and she bumped her head on her crib. she seems to be ok though she's sleeping a lot but I don't know?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
