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ds lips keep going blue???

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chlochlo · 20/12/2006 21:06

I know its been cold today but ds lips have been blue most of the day he has also felt cold but been well wrapped up, just wondered what to do.

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FrumpytheGrumpyreindeer · 20/12/2006 21:10

What age is he? Is he ill? If he is already ill then blue lips can be a sign of something else going wrong. But if he is well (temp fine, eating and sleeping ok), I don't think blue lips signify anything major. I will stand happily to be corrected....

2nervesnapartridgeinapeartree · 20/12/2006 21:12

How old is he? You should ring NHS Direct to check this out. Might be nothing but worth checking it out. Number is 08454647.

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chlochlo · 20/12/2006 21:13

23 months is just getting over a mild upper respitory(sp) infection but seems fine no wheeze just the occasional crackle, which is quite normal for him as he's got asthma.

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2nervesnapartridgeinapeartree · 20/12/2006 21:17

Yes it can be it. Has he had a cough or chest infection? Does he suffer from asthma? Think you should check it out for peace of mind.

BuffysMum · 20/12/2006 21:17

My dd was really prone to this last year 27months old. Similarly she overheats really easily inc this summmer when nearly 3. I think her thormostatic control is just particularly late in developing. However it did get me seen 1st at the walk in clinic when I took her for an ear infection and mentioned that her lips get going blue.....only realised why later - oops!

Still if you are concerned take him back to the drs to have it checked out that the infection has gone.

2nervesnapartridgeinapeartree · 20/12/2006 21:17

sorry x post

FrumpytheGrumpyreindeer · 20/12/2006 21:18

blue lips can be a sign of not enough oxygen in the blood. That would connect with his infection, but, unless you feel he has gone downhill I wouldn't panic. Both my DDs get blue lips (mildly) when they are ill with colds/flu. Keep an eye on him and if you feel he is worsening you can call for advice.

FrumpytheGrumpyreindeer · 20/12/2006 21:19

asthma I know little about, sorry, others will advise better

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chlochlo · 20/12/2006 21:22

just checked out nhs websites and as soon as you tick blue lips it tells you to ring 999 but seriously that seems a bit drastic i meen he is fine in himself just a little under the weather.

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christmas2NDTIMEmistletoenwine · 20/12/2006 21:23

Blue lips are a sign of poor oxygen saturations and have to be looked at PDQ!
Please take your LO to the doctor ASAP!

ChristmasisComing · 20/12/2006 21:28

My son had a RSV and was a little under the weather so i took him to the docs on a Sat morning.
After fighting with the receptionist (who thought I should go home and phone first ) the doc took one look at him, said he had slightly blue lips, and put him on an inhaler and oxygen. She then called an ambulance as he needed to go to hospital - he spent 4 days in hospital with steroid injections to help him breathe.

PLEASE take him to see a doctor - it is much better safe than sorry.

2nervesnapartridgeinapeartree · 20/12/2006 21:29

It says that for a reason. If you are not happy ring the helpline and speak to a nurse.
08454647

Kidstrak · 20/12/2006 21:32

i just checked nhs also chlochlo i would def call them or take him to a&e just to be on the safe side, blue tinged lips is not a good sign, maybe thier is an underling problem due to his respiratory infection, fingers crossed for you

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chlochlo · 20/12/2006 21:32

just going to phone a friend of mine who's a nurse do you think he will be ok till morning could it just be the cold weather.

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Kidstrak · 20/12/2006 21:35

please don't wait till the morning, we are only here trying to support and give you some advise, none of us are qualified doctors so please seek some medical opinion, maybe your friend will be best telling you what to do, is she a child nurse

ChristmasisComing · 20/12/2006 21:36

Breating issues and asthma are not a good combination - I really would not wait, having been there myself and remembering the dreadful first night ds was in hospital.

Assuming he is asleep can your nurse friend come and see him if you are loathe to drag him out this cold night?

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chlochlo · 20/12/2006 21:37

no think she is just a general nurse she works for the police now. Just been to check on him and he's lovely and pink now.

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2nervesnapartridgeinapeartree · 20/12/2006 21:39

Please do something today. It will easier to give treatment if he needs it earlier rather than later. He isn't old enough to tell you if he has a tight chest or can't get deep breaths.

2nervesnapartridgeinapeartree · 20/12/2006 21:40

Glad to hear that but do get it checked out ASAP. Good luck.

ISawTortoiseKissingSantaClaus · 20/12/2006 21:40

My dd2 had bluey purple lips today after coming in from the cold. Took ages to clear but it was just because of the cold. But she isn't ill. If she had a cough/asthma i would of been more concerned.

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chlochlo · 20/12/2006 21:41

she's going to call round and have a listen and check his sats. Fingers crossed we were in hospital last christmas

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Kidstrak · 20/12/2006 21:41

has his blue lips been coming and going all day, does he seem tired at all throughout the day

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chlochlo · 20/12/2006 21:43

It been on and off all day he's not been tired as such just a bit clingy and wingey

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christmas2NDTIMEmistletoenwine · 20/12/2006 21:46

I am a nurse chocolo! Any patient of mine with blue lips would be reported to a doctor there and then!!!!!

Please take your child to see a medical professional and stop asking unqualified people to tell you what's wrong!!!!