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30 possible causes of 'Blue lips'

1. Blue lips
Blue lips may represent a type of cyanosis caused by a lower level of circulating oxygen in the red blood cel...

Symptoms:

  • Blue lips
Click to view article 2. Cyanosis
Cyanosis is a physical sign causing bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes. Cyanosis is caused...

Symptoms:

  • Blue fingernails
  • Blue color skin
  • Blue lips
3. Asthma Overview
Learn about asthma. Explore the types of asthma and read information about their symptoms, causes and treatme...

Symptoms:

  • Coughing up phlegm
  • Moist skin
  • Unable to take deep breaths
  • Blue lips
  • Sudden awakening
4. The Catastrophy of Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiac tamponade is a condition where the sac that encases your heart fills with fluid and then puts pressur...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Low blood pressure
  • Pain
  • Rapid breathing
  • Jugular venous engorgement
  • Blue lips
5. Septicemia
Septicemia is also known as bacteremia or blood poisoning. Septicemia occurs when a bacterial infection enter...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Coma
  • Shivering
  • Low blood pressure
  • Flushed complexion
  • Blue lips
6. Epiglottitis
Epiglottitis is a life-threatening condition characterized by inflamed epiglottis tissue. The epiglottis is m...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Difficulty in swallowing
  • Peripheral cyanosis
  • Drooling
  • Sore throat
  • Blue lips
7. Choking Adult Or Child Over 1 Year
Choking occurs when an object, food, or liquid becomes lodged in the throat. Children often choke as a result...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Peripheral cyanosis
  • Throat tightness
  • High-pitched breath sounds
  • Noisy respiration
  • Blue lips
8. Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a severe lung condition. It occurs when fluid fills up the air ...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Respiratory crackles
  • Peripheral cyanosis
  • Pain
  • Blue lips
  • Fidgeting
9. Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary edema is a condition in which the lungs fill with fluid. When this occurs, the body struggles to ge...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Increase in blood pressure
  • Frothy sputum
  • Blood tinged sputum
  • High blood pressure
  • Blue lips
10. Pulmonary Embolism
A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that affects the lungs. Typically, a blood clot travels from another are...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Peripheral cyanosis
  • Low blood pressure
  • Wheezing
  • Swollen legs
  • Blue lips
This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose.
Please consult a healthcare professional if you have health concerns.
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