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What Causes Cyanosis And Cold Extremities In A Child?

Hi, my daughter is 9 month old. on a regular 7day she looks beautifully healthy but then out of no where she turn pale, and gets real dark circles under her eyes, she becomes tired like an nonresponsive but awake. Cold to the touch and temperature drops close to 1degree or a little more, blueish purpleish lips, and then, just as sudden as it came it goes away after a few minutes. she has been sleepin well and on some occassions a little more than normal. eats great, drinks milk and plenty of water. Im beginning to get worred, please help me!
Tue, 24 Nov 2015
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology 's  Response
Hi...what you are quoting is a very significant symptom regarding heart problem. This is called Central cyanosis in medical language. This definitely requires further evaluation. I suggest you get in touch with a paediatric cardiologist and get an echocardiogram done. This will rule out all structural heart diseases. I am suggesting this because Central cyanosis is a feature of cyanotic heart disease.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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What Causes Cyanosis And Cold Extremities In A Child?

Hi...what you are quoting is a very significant symptom regarding heart problem. This is called Central cyanosis in medical language. This definitely requires further evaluation. I suggest you get in touch with a paediatric cardiologist and get an echocardiogram done. This will rule out all structural heart diseases. I am suggesting this because Central cyanosis is a feature of cyanotic heart disease. Regards - Dr. Sumanth