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Why did my child's cheek became blue after a fall?
Query: Hi doctor, My child fell from a seesaw. He got hurt near his cheek and that area turned blue. There was no bleeding at all. It is there for over 2 to 3 days. Today, we saw the blue area extended near the eye. What should we do now? I have attached the photos for your reference. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns and I have thoroughly gone through the photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The bluish discoloration signifies that there was bleeding at that region due to trauma and now it is healing. The bluishness which is reachin... Read Full »
What could cause bluish discoloration in a 3-year-old baby?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 4 years old. She has been having blue spells since she was 9 months old. It occurs for about 20- 45 minutes. The left ventricle murmur was found when she was 3 years old. She goes blue around the mouth, lips, nail beds when the capillary refill is delayed. And sometimes... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for sharing her picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Please avoid worry. She will be fine. Based on your explanation, her symptoms are consistent with congenital heart disease. They often present with these symptoms. These defects are of v... Read Full »
What does decreased oxygen saturation level suggest?
Query: Hello doctor, I am looking for a second opinion regarding oxygen charts. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your investigation reports, the mean oxygen saturation (SpO2) is 97.2%, normal SpO2 is usually 95%. Some patients with chronic lung disease or sleep apnea can have normal levels of around 90%. According to the reports, there ma... Read Full »
Does dark lips in newborn indicate any underlying cause?
Query: Hello doctor, My 1-month-old baby has dark (black) lips and it seems not normal for me. What will I do? Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Dark lips can be because of multiple factors. Commonest being cyanosis. Cyanosis usually occurs in heart disease. But, I would like to know does it increases when the baby cry, if yes then you need to see a doctor to evaluate congenital... Read Full »