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Lips Turning Blue

Lips can turn blue or grey in a condition called cyanosis. This happens when there is insufficient oxygen in the blood or if a person has improper blood circulation. It can also be caused due to a serious complication associated with the lungs, like asthma or pneumonia.

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My 30-year-old son has gained weight and recently fell down abruptly, after which his lips turned blue. Why?

Query: Hi doctor,This is for my son, who is 30 years old. He has gained a lot of weight and had been to a doctor because he could not breathe properly. The doctor told him he had to lose weight. Last week he just fell asleep at the wheel of his car, but we could not wake him up. His lips were blue, so we t...  Read Full »


Dr. Uppal Veerpal Singh

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.The probable causes of his condition could be due to multiple reasons. Breathlessness, weight gain, and sleepiness in a cocaine addict asthmatic patient who is on an inhaler. Well, as far as breathlessness and sleepiness are concerned, it could be ...  Read Full »

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