Blue Lips

DrBorkBork
DrBorkBork Posts: 4,099 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I've seen other posts on this and they all say "Doctor, STAT!"
I get that. But I see 3-4 doctors on a regular basis, and I'm not sure which one to ask.
I'm diabetic, so I'm really strict about my nutrition. I also do martial arts. I'm just getting back to Taekwondo after shattering my leg in September, but the blue lips were a problem even before then.
I've had heart scans/EKGs, regular labs, etc. It's all clean. I work with an ENT specialist closely too who says my airways look good. We can't find anything.
But today my blue lips came back during and after class. It wasn't even heavy cardio. And my friend said to me "Do you know your lips are blue?"
Me: "Um... no?"
Seriously, I was clueless.
And like I said I've had this happen before. And it was the same deal. "You're turning gray. Sit down." "your lips are blue. Are you ok?"
I felt fine both times.

anyway, WHICH doctor do I call? My ENT, diabetes specialist...?

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  • aokoye
    aokoye Posts: 3,495 Member
    Do you have a cardiologist? If not it might worth getting a referral to one for this.
  • icemom011
    icemom011 Posts: 999 Member
    I would see cardiologist, definitely. Take it seriously, please!
  • Cassandraw3
    Cassandraw3 Posts: 1,214 Member
    I have not heard of this happening with the lip's, but I have a few friends that have Raynaud's disease. This causes a blue tint to the fingers and toes due to a lack of blood circulation. For that, it is suggested to see a rheumatologist.

    *in my non-expert opinion.
  • yirara
    yirara Posts: 9,850 Member
    Have you considered the most likely scenarios? Dehydration or freezing. If you don't drink enough your body might decide to restrict circulation in some not so essential parts of the body. The same with mild hypothermia. Ever seen children that spend ages inside a pool? They get blue lips because they cool down in the water even though they might not feel cold. Do you sit around in your sweat for periods of time during/after training? Then this might already be the explanation. Do you drink enough?

    Mind you, when I come home from a run I do get blue lips as well. Dropping blood pressure from dehydration and relaxation, slight freezing, and being very pale skinned is enough.
  • lx1x
    lx1x Posts: 38,329 Member
    Cyanosis

    Lack of oxygen in blood.. def see a cardiologist..
  • DrBorkBork
    DrBorkBork Posts: 4,099 Member
    I have a pulmonolgist I can call that does heart stuff too. I'll give him a ring. Thanks guys!
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,453 Member
    Do you have epilepsy or has anyone suggested that possibility to you? If not, that might be something worth checking.
  • Carlos_421
    Carlos_421 Posts: 5,132 Member
    You have 4 doctors that you see regularly.
    Tell all of them.
  • MelanieCN77
    MelanieCN77 Posts: 4,047 Member
    Carlos_421 wrote: »
    You have 4 doctors that you see regularly.
    Tell all of them.

    Yeah, tell ANY of them.

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