A 32-year-old member asked:
what could cause purple swollen lips?
2 doctor answers
Dr. Richard Charmoy answered
36 years experience Dentistry
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.
Answered on Dec 6, 2018
4
4 thanks
Dr. Richard Ruden answered
38 years experience Dentistry
Many causes: Purple lips, also known as cyanosis in medical terminology, is caused by the discoloration of the skin and membranes. The area that is affected by cyanosis appears to be bluish in color. Though purple lips can be caused due to cold weather, it can also be a cause for concern, as it may be a symptom of underlying diseases related to the heart and respiratory system.
Answered on Nov 28, 2017
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
Related questions:
A female asked:
Dr. James Ferguson answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
Needs evaluation: A first thought would be in infant female with Turner syndrome. The purple bottom is incidental to normal circulation shift at that age, the swollen f ... Read More
1
1 thank
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Charles Lockhart answered
9 years experience Dentistry
Hematoma: If lip was bruised and pinched or blood flow disrupted, it could be a hematoma. Advise dental visit to confirm and determine for sure.
A female asked:
Dr. Joy Jackson answered
19 years experience Family Medicine
Did : Did you suffer any trauma to your lip? If so you likely have a hematoma (collection of blood) under the lip. This will take time to dissipate. You can ... Read More
1
1 thank
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Suman Das answered
54 years experience Plastic Surgery
Cold compress: Cold compress will help to reduce the swelling.
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
People also searched for:
Connect by text or video with a U.S. board-certified doctor now — wait time is less than 1 minute!
24/7 visits
$15 per month