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Is It Normal For An Infant To Have Blue Tongue Because Of Cold?
Hi, my baby girl is 7 month old and she has a cold and for 2 days now her tongue is blue .. I did go to a walk in clinique yesterday morning and the doctor told me it happends when babies are sick.. But im still worried and looking for a second opinion .. From reading online there is nothing good related to a baby having a blue tongue.. Please is it okay or should i get a second opinion at the ER maybe?
Wed, 26 Feb 2014
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There are many reasons for this bluish discoloration on tongue. they can be
- Cyanosis
- Heart disease
- Lung disease
- Mucopolysaccharidosis
- Viral infection
Better you should consult another pediatrician to get it properly examined and diagnosed and for further blood investigations if needed, as it will clear all your doubts.
Hope it will help you
Thank you for consulting with HCM
There are many reasons for this bluish discoloration on tongue. they can be
- Cyanosis
- Heart disease
- Lung disease
- Mucopolysaccharidosis
- Viral infection
Better you should consult another pediatrician to get it properly examined and diagnosed and for further blood investigations if needed, as it will clear all your doubts.
Hope it will help you
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