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What Causes Bluish Discoloration Of Lips While Performing Exercise?

I am 40 years old and in great health -- I exercise 5-6 days weekly, at an intensity of 7-9 on a scale of 1-10, and I have exercised as such since my teens. I eat pretty well -- lots of fresh fruits, veggies, whole grains, lean protein; although I do have a weakness for sweets and sometimes soda. For the past year, I have noticed that whenever I am doing short intense cardio intervals, or when I am, for example, in yoga with my head below my heart, my lips turn bluish. I am concerned that there could be something wrong with my heart. I have had a normal EKG in the past year, but I wonder if it might make more sense to have my heart examined during exercise -- perhaps something only is obvious when my heart is working hard, not when I am at more of a resting heart rate. 1. Should I be concerned? 2. What do you think about examination as mentioned?
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It raises some doubts regarding heart as cause. You need to undergo echocardiography to look for heart abnormalities. You visit cardiologist and get yourself examined as well so that he can guide you further.
Hope this helps you and get back if you have any questions.
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What Causes Bluish Discoloration Of Lips While Performing Exercise?

Hello It raises some doubts regarding heart as cause. You need to undergo echocardiography to look for heart abnormalities. You visit cardiologist and get yourself examined as well so that he can guide you further. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any questions.