Cyanosis is usually called blue skin. Often cyanosis of the nasolabial triangle is a consequence of insufficient oxygenation of tissues. This problem looks rather daunting. It is a problem, not a disease, because in most cases cyanosis is a symptom of the disease.
Causes of Lip Cyanosis
Blue skin is associated with an increase in the amount of reduced hemoglobin in the blood. Recovered is called hemoglobin, devoid of oxygen. The normal number of such blood cells is 3 g / l. With cyanosis, the level of reduced hemoglobin can jump to 30, and even to 50 g / l.
Development of cyanosis of the lips is facilitated by such diseases:
- heart disease ;
- neuralgia;
- pulmonary disease;
- intoxication;
- poisoning;
- asthma;
- pneumonia;
- pulmonary hemorrhage;
- tuberculosis;
- diphtheria;
- thrombophlebitis and some others.
The disease can develop on any part of the skin. And yet the cyanosis of the nasolabial triangle in adults and children is more common.
In some patients, the symptom is manifested exclusively in the cold season. Very often, cyanosis appears in those who are at high altitude for a long time, so the body reacts to the lack of oxygen in the air.
Diagnosis and treatment of nasolabial cyanosis
To determine the exact cause of cyanosis of the nasolabial triangle, a professional examination will be required. Sometimes it is enough just to analyze the arterial blood gases. But in some cases, additional sources of information may be required: the results of an X-ray examination, the study of blood flow, heart and lungs.
Treatment of cyanosis in most cases consists in the appointment of oxygen inhalations. This method helps to effectively and efficiently enrich the blood with enough oxygen. In some cases, a special massage helps to achieve a positive effect.
Of course, prescriptions for the treatment of nasolabial cyanosis are also in folk medicine:
- If the cause of blue skin in poor circulation, you can make a mask based on aloe juice and honey. Apply the product on the affected area of the skin for about a quarter of an hour.
- Effective means - tincture on the fruits of horse chestnut. Ripe fruit must be infused for at least 12 hours. The course of treatment is 12 days. Drink the drug is recommended three times a day for one tablespoon.
- And to prevent cyanosis, it is enough just to have regular time outdoors.