Purple tinge to lips and cheeks

[sherrardk]

My youngest has recently been in hospital overnight where he was treated for dehydration. He came out Friday night and whilst in hospital had (what seemed like) a load of tests done and nothing serious showed up. However, this morning my oldest son noticed that he had a purple tinge to his lips and cheeks (he wasn't cold and hadn't eaten any purple food). Should I book a doctor's appointment or wait and see if it happens again? Thanks

[poodicat]

I would make a appointment asap

[4getmenot]

Purple usually means the child doesnt have enough oxygen in their blood. Get an appointment at docs because this could be a number of things

[sherrardk]

I looked it up on line and it said it could be heart problems but they hooked him tup o machines on Thursday/Friday at the hospital (put a plaster thing around his toe and it did his heartbeat and blood pressure, etc). I'm not 'up' on illnesses but I am not a panicky mam either.

[4getmenot]

is he asthmatic at all?

[sherrardk]

No - he's relly healthy, up till now he has only ever had an eye infextion and bad ears (the ear thing runs in the family).

[Buenchico]

Play safe and get sound advice NOW. Phone NHS Direct on 0845 46 47.

Chris

[4getmenot]

dont worry yourself looking it up on sites, the worst will always pop out at you. just get him to docs for a check up. Hope all goes ok, let us know x

[redcrx]

i agree with chris. call nhs direct for advice
Im sure itll be nothing to be concerned about but call them anyway

[sherrardk]

Just to up-date you all. Rang NHS direct and the person I spoke to was very cautious on the phone but he was so concerned that he rang me back and infered that I should go to the doctors (he obviously has strict guidelines to follow). I had the little one checked out today and all is well. Thanks for your concern.

[redcrx]

glad alls well.
my 2 have both been like that once, following illness.
I hope hes well on the mend and over his illness very soon

[4getmenot]

glad you got him checked out better to be safe than sorry. And glad you got outcome you wanted. xx