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Cyanosis

Cyanosis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

When someone has cyanosis, the healthcare provider will need more information. Questions may be asked about:

  • what areas of the body are affected
  • when the cyanosis started and how often it occurs
  • whether the cyanosis is related to cold weather, stress, or smoking
  • if the person has any trouble breathing, or shortness of breath
  • whether there is any numbness or tingling in the arms or legs
  • whether the person has any chest pain
  • other symptoms, such as coughing, weakness, headache, wheezing, fever, chills, weight loss, fast heartbeat, fatigue, pain, or ulcers on the legs
  • whether the person has any history of heart or lung diseases
  • what medications the person takes
  • Though mild cyanosis may be hard to detect, especially in dark-skinned people, severe cases are usually obvious.


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    Cyanosis: Diagnosis & Tests

    Author: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
    Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
    Date Reviewed: 07/24/01



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