A baby’s bluish lips can worry Mom and Dad. Although this does not always mean a serious condition, this can be a sign of structural abnormalities in the heart or lung problems.
If this happens to your little one, immediately consult a doctor to find out the cause and get the right treatment before it becomes more serious.
Bluish baby lips can be a sign of congenital heart structure abnormalities
Regarding this matter, dr. Olfi Lelya, Sp.JP(K) from Mayapada Hospital, South Jakarta, said that the bluish color of the baby’s lips and skin can be a sign of congenital heart structure abnormalities, if accompanied by rapid breathing, sweating easily when breastfeeding, refusing to breastfeed, or the baby looks very weak. However, the appearance of symptoms alone is not enough to confirm your little one’s heart condition.
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Mothers and Fathers need to have their little one checked to get a clearer picture, starting from measuring oxygen saturation, heart recording (EKG), to examining the structure and function of the heart with echocardiography or cardiac ultrasound.
“This examination is useful for detecting problems with the heart valves or abnormal blood flow, so that treatment steps can be determined early,” said Dr. Olfi.
With the results of this examination, the doctor can determine the most appropriate treatment for the child’s condition. Doctor Shirley Ferlina Lasmono, M.Ked.Klin., Sp.A., Subsp. Cardio. (K) from Mayapada Hospital Surabaya explained that in some cases, heart abnormalities need to be monitored regularly, some require medication, action via a catheter, or surgery.
Early evaluation, continued Dr. Shirley, helps plan nutritional needs, activities, growth monitoring, and determines the most appropriate time for action. However, mothers and fathers also need to understand that not all blueness in babies has the same cause.
“Mild blueness around the mouth when the air is cold may not be dangerous. However, distinguishing between mild conditions and signs of serious disorders cannot be done solely based on eye observation. If there is any doubt, a heart examination remains the safest step to confirm the baby’s condition,” said Dr. Shirley.
The importance of early detection of heart defects in babies
Through the explanation above, mothers and fathers certainly need to be more sensitive and aware of the importance of maintaining children’s heart health from an early age through early detection to get the right treatment.
Supporting this, Mayapada Hospital has a Cardiovascular Center service, special heart care services ranging from prevention, diagnosis, intervention, heart surgery, to rehabilitation, which is supported by a multidisciplinary team of doctors and the latest technology, as well as Cardiac Advisor assistance for patients and families from the start of treatment to recovery. This service is available at Mayapada Hospital units in Jakarta (Kuningan, Lebak Bulus, Cakung), Tangerang, Bogor, Bandung, Surabaya and Nusantara.
As part of its commitment to provide fast and comprehensive emergency treatment, Mayapada Hospital provides 24/7 emergency services supported by specialist and subspecialist doctors who are on standby on-site 24 hours. At Mayapada Hospital South Jakarta (MHJS), there is also a 24-hour Pediatric Emergency service supported by a Pediatric Specialist who is always on standby at the hospital, so that pediatric patients can receive immediate treatment without having to wait for a doctor to arrive.
This support is also strengthened by the presence of Internal Medicine Specialists and Anesthesia Specialists who are on standby at the hospital to provide further treatment according to medical indications. The public can access Emergency Mayapada Hospital services via 150990 or the Emergency Call feature in the MyCare application.
Information on pediatric heart services and scheduling doctor consultations can be done by calling the call center 150770 or WhatsApp: 0817-1715-0770. Various other health information can be seen through the Health Articles & Tips feature in MyCare, as well as the Personal Health feature which is connected to Google Fit and Health Access to help monitor heart rate, calories, steps and Body Mass Index (BMI).
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