Why are my lips purple?

 Lip color, like skin color, is different in different people. Always wondering if your lip color has changed or wondering if there is something wrong with your body? You should compare your lip color with its previous state, not with other people's.

Purple lips can be a sign of several conditions, including low blood oxygen levels, cold temperatures, Raynaud's disease, cyanosis, or even a reaction to certain medications. If you are concerned about the color of your lips, it is best to consult a health care professional.

Blue lips

Poor circulation of oxygen in the blood can cause the blue color of the lips, which is also known as jaundice. This color change can be easily seen on the tips of fingers and toes.

The color change of blood depends on the presence of oxygen. Blood that has enough oxygen is bright red. Whereas, if the blood oxygen level is low, the blood will be dark red or purple in color. These color changes can be seen in the skin and mucous cyst membranes.

Blue lips can indicate a decrease in blood oxygen; This decrease in oxygen can be caused by various conditions that affect the heart, circulatory system, and lungs.

Possible reasons for changing the color of lips to:

·         suffocation

·         Lung diseases, such as asthma, emphysema and pneumonia

·         Heart failure

·         shock

·         Blood clot in the lungs blood poisoning

·         Poisoning due to poisons such as insecticides, nitrates and nitrites

·         Very cold weather

When should we go to the doctor to change the color of our lips?

When you come across a new color change or an injury on your lips, it is best to see a doctor or dentist. If you or someone else experiences difficulty breathing along with the color of the lips turning blue, be sure to call the emergency room.

Summary

Discolored lips are not always a cause for concern. But any change in the color of the lips or a new spot on them should be examined by a doctor. In this case, the doctor will rule out any underlying disease and you will be assured.

 

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