Circumoral cyanosis is a condition in which blue tint appear in the skin due to lower oxygen level in the blood vessels. In circumoral cyanosis blue coloration is appear near the mouth. In Infants the most of the time upper lip are infected and in child with darker skin white or gray discoloration may occur.
- Symptoms: – With discoloration of skin the child shows increase in heart rate, gasping for breath, excessive sweating and breathing problem.
- Causes: – Circumoral cyanosis is type of Acrocyanosis. It is a condition which causes due to shrieked blood vessels due to cold.
- Treatment: – Circumoral cyanosis does not have any medication or surgical treatment. Life style changes, balance diet, well hygiene and counseling may help to cure the condition. Also avoidance of cold places also improves the patient health.
