Patient's question:
The child is 20 months old and has had purple lips since birth. They had pneumonia once during infancy. They only experience labored breathing and difficult respiration when they have a cold and cough. Otherwise, their breathing is normal. They are able to eat and drink well, have a good appetite, and are in good spirits. The purple lips may be related to heart problems. The purple color is on the outer surface of the lips, and when the lips are parted, the inner surface is red. Please take a look at the pictures.Doctor's answer:
Have you had the child's heart color Doppler ultrasound checked carefully? Have you had a physical examination including heart percussion? Based on your description and the photos, it is likely that the child has congenital heart disease. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a thorough examination and confirm the diagnosis before further treatment. You can have tests such as myocardial enzymes, electrocardiogram, heart color Doppler ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, and cardiovascular endoscopy in the hospital to identify the cause and implement treatment. The above is the advice for the question "A 20-month-old child has had purplish lips since birth." I hope it helps you, and wish you good health!