Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
What's causing Purple lips and Shortness of breath
by mari20, Mar 28, 2009 02:45AM
On occassion my lips would turn purple. It is very noticable and the condition would last almost two weeks and gradually fade away. I have recently, the last month or so, began having shortness of breath, less frequently...palpitations. Arterial blood gases normal, pulse ox 100%. Healthful information: vegetarian (i eat dairy), low iron, work midnight shift, usually get about 4-5 hrs of sleep during the day, if Im lucky. Could sleep deprivation cause any of this?
This discussion is related to purple lips.
This discussion is related to purple lips.
Member Comments (1)
by Encephalomalcia, Mar 28, 2009 10:44PM
To: mari20
Blue lips, ears, nose, hands and feet can be the sign of dysfunction of the ventricle of the heart. You should see your doctor right away to see how the bottom part of your heart is working. Getting very few hours of sleep is hard on ones health and can be especially hard on the heart. Shortness of breath is also a sign of heart problems. See your doctor as soon as possible. This could be very serious.
Post Comment
Related Communities
Recent Videos
Related Expert Forums
Recent Activity
Most Popular Trackers
RSS
Expert Activity
Community Members
