Patient's question:
After the baby was born for 15 days, his face turned yellow. On the 18th day, it faded, but on the 23rd day, it turned yellow again and his lips turned purple. No treatment was given. Neonatal jaundice is too worrying. I want to ask what could be the reason for the purple lips?Doctor's answer:
The main reason is the decrease in oxygen content of hemoglobin in the blood. It is common in some lung diseases and heart diseases. If a baby exhibits this condition, the possibility of congenital heart disease should be considered. It is best to get checked. Jaundice usually does not cause this condition. I recommend actively identifying the cause and consulting a doctor to see if treatment is necessary for the child, while paying close attention to the child's condition in daily life.