Blueness: Blueness is listed as an alternate name or description for symptom:
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Cyanosis (medical symptom): Blueness or purple coloring of skin.
Cyanosis (medical symptom): Cyanosis is a severe condition indicating a lack of oxygen in the blood supply. This can arise due to various severe illnesses that inhibit circulation or oxygen takeup. Localized cyanosis can also occur in areas of poor circulation such as the hands and fingers in Raynaud's phenomenon. Cyanosis may also be described as purple skin or dark skin in some cases. Any form of cyanosis needs medical investigation.
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For a medical symptom description of 'Blueness', the following symptom information may be relevant to the symptoms: Cyanosis (symptom). However, note that other causes of the symptom 'Blueness' may be possible.
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... Is there a history of drug ingestion? Potassium chlorate, sulfanilamide, and coal tar products are only a few of the drugs that may cause methemoglobinemia and sulfhemoglobinemia. Is the ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Is there a petechial rash? The presence of a petechial rash suggests either a thrombocytopenic purpura, which may be idiopathic or secondary to leukemia, ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Cyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes that is caused by significantly decreased oxygenation of the blood. It may be generalized or confined to the periphery. ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Because the differential diagnosis of purpura is very large, begin by determining whether the purpura is palpable or nonpalpable. Subsequent workup is dictated by the history, physical, and review of systems to determine appropriate... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Cyanosis is due to arterial hypoxemia and may not easily be seen during physical exam. Examine soft tissue with high blood flow, such as the gums or tongue, for cyanosis. Cyanosis elsewhere (e.g., fingertips... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Purpura represents leakage of blood from vessels into skin/mucous membranes; thus, it is nonblanching on pressure; petechiae are <3 mm, ecchymosis >3 mm in diameter. Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is the most>... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... By far the most common causes of cyanosis in the newborn are respiratory (pneumonia, newborn respiratory distress syndrome [NRDS], meconium aspiration, etc.). Babies with respiratory illness are... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The causes of cyanosis may be quickly recalled by applying the basic science of physiology. Cyanosis is due to decreased oxygenation of the blood. The decrease, however, cannot be mild; there must be at least ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Cyanosis — a bluish or bluish black discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes — results from excessive concentration of unoxygenated hemoglobin in the blood. This... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A papular rash consists of small, raised, circumscribed — and perhaps discolored (red to purple) — lesions known as papules. It may erupt anywhere on the body in various configurations and may be acute or... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Purpura is the extravasation of red blood cells from the blood vessels into the skin, subcutaneous tissue, or mucous membranes. It’s characterized by discoloration that’s easily visible through the epidermis, usually... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Central Cyanosis Arterial desaturation Decreased inspired oxygen tension ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Platelet Disorders Thrombocytopenia Drugs, especially Cytotoxic agents ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Allergic purpura, a nonthrombocytopenic purpura, is an acute or chronic vascular inflammation affecting the skin, joints, and GI and genitourinary (GU) tracts, in association with allergy symptoms. When allergic purpura... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), thrombocytopenia that results from immunologic platelet destruction, may be acute (postviral thrombocytopenia) or chronic (Werlhof’s disease, purpura... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A bluish or bluish black discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes, cyanosis results from excessive concentration of unoxygenated hemoglobin in the blood. This common sign may develop... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A papular rash consists of small, raised, circumscribed—and perhaps discolored (red to purple)—lesions known as papules. It may erupt anywhere on the body in various configurations and may be... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Purpura is the extravasation of red blood cells from the blood vessels into the skin, subcutaneous tissue, or mucous membranes. It’s characterized by discoloration that’s easily visible through... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Purple striae—thin, purple streaks on the skin—characteristically occur in hypercortisolism along with other cushingoid signs, such as a buffalo hump and moon face. Although hypercortisolism... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Janis F. Neuman Cyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by increased amounts of unsaturated hemoglobin in the blood. For cyanosis to... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... John L. Smith Purpura are the visible extravasation of blood into the skin or mucous membranes. Petechiae are purpura less than 2 mm in diameter and ecchymoses are... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment (4) ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Differential Overview ❑ Asthma ❑ Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ❑ Raynaud phenomenon ... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Differential Overview Purpura ❑Trauma ❑Senile purpura ❑Drugs ... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Allergic purpura, or anaphylactoid purpura, is a type of nonthrombocytopenic purpura. It’s characterized by allergy symptoms and acute or chronic vascular inflammation affecting... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), thrombocytopenia that results from immunologic platelet destruction, may be acute (postviral thrombocytopenia) or chronic (Werlhof’s disease, purpura hemorrhagica, essential... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Cyanosis — a bluish or bluish black discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes — results from excessive concentration of unoxygenated hemoglobin in the blood. This common sign may... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Cyanosis — a bluish or bluish black discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes — results from excessive concentration of unoxygenated hemoglobin in the blood. This common sign may develop abruptly or gradually.... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A papular rash consists of small, raised, circumscribed — and perhaps discolored (red to purple) — lesions known as papules. It may erupt anywhere on the body in various configurations and may be... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Purpura is the extravasation of red blood cells from the blood vessels into the skin, subcutaneous tissue, or mucous membranes. It’s characterized by discoloration that’s easily visible through... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Definedas bluish discoloration of tissues caused by excessive concentrationof reduced Hgb in capillary blood. Bluish color of fingers and toes occurswith peripheral cyanosis, whereas bluish color of... Principal Causes of Cyanosis ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References ... READ EXCERPTS »
...Purpura are macular discolorations that donot blanch or disappear with pressure. They include petechiae (<3mm in diameter) and ecchymoses (larger lesions). Principal Causes of Purpura and Bleeding Lossof vascular> ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Cyanosis—a bluish or bluish black discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes—results from excessive concentration of unoxygenated hemoglobin in the blood. This common sign may develop... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A papular rash consists of small, raised, circumscribed—and perhaps discolored (red to purple)—lesions known as papules. It may erupt anywhere on the body in various configurations and... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Purpura is the extravasation of red blood cells from the blood vessels into the skin, subcutaneous tissue, or mucous membranes. It's characterized by discoloration that's easily visible through the epidermis, usually... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The causes of cyanosis may be quickly recalled by applying the basic science of physiology. Cyanosis is due to decreased oxygenation of the blood. The decrease, however, cannot be mild;... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
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