Cyanosis

Cyanosis is the discoloration of the skin to blue or purple due to the lack of oxygen in the blood. Therefore, any medical condition that has the low oxygen in the blood can cause cyanosis. Cyanosis may occur in any part of the body but most commonly in the extremities such as fingers, fingernails, toes, lips and face.

Here lists diseases or conditions associated with cyanosis. On the right it is Quick Filter that lists Signs & Features of cyanosis. To find out the disease of your symptom, click the sign/feature that closely matches your symptoms. You will then see the disease or diseases associated with the sign/feature. To narrow the search, you can continue to click signs/features until you find the disease related to your condition. You can click the disease name to read a brief description.

Cyanosis by Congenital Heart Defects

Cyanosis by Heart Failure

Cyanosis by Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

Cyanosis by Bronchiolitis

Cyanosis by Pulmonary Embolism

Cyanosis by Peripheral Vascular Disease

Cyanosis by Methemoglobinemia

Cyanosis by Venous Obstruction (thrombosis)

Cyanosis by Raynaud’s Phenomenon

Cyanosis by Acrocyanosis

Cyanosis by Nitritrates/Nitrite Rich Foods

Cyranosis by High Altitudes

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Cyanosis Signs and Features