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What would make an elderly dementia patient's lips dark?
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? cyanosis: Some elderly pts develop oxygen deprivation due to lung or cardiac problems, and their skin and lips may seem bluish or darker. Dementias have many associated co-morbidities, and it is best to have a complete exam conducted with a review of current medications.
Answered 9/4/2012
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Dementia: Cyanosis of lips from lack of oxygen can occur in vascular dementias due to heart problem or lung problem.
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