What color lips indicate?
October 3, 20242 Mins Read
Lifestyle Desk: When you're sick, it shows on your face. Because when a person is sick, his face loses its filthiness. And the lips are an important part of a person's face, which is visible every time you look at it.

Lips

You know what? A person's lips can tell how healthy he is. However, if you go to the doctor, ask him to show you the tongue to diagnose the primary disease. Then check the level of hemoglobin or iron in the body by pulling the part of the eyelid. But no one's eyes usually go to the lips.

Many people think that smoking is the only cause of dark spots on lips. Many people may not know that behind the change in color of the lips can be an indication of various physical problems. You may be surprised to know that the color of the lips can tell the signs of various diseases inside the body.

Bluish lips
Lips can turn bluish when there is a lack of oxygen in the body. In medical terms that is called 'Cyanosis'. Apart from this, even if a sudden heart attack or shortness of breath begins, the lips may have a bluish-purple color.

White or pale lips
are usually a sign of anemia. Such problems can occur if there is deficiency of hemoglobin, iron in the body.

Dark lips
If you smoke too much, you get dark spots on your lips. Apart from this, even if there is a problem with the teeth and gums, the lips can become black. In case of sudden injury or blood pooling on the lips, dark spots appear.

What to do to get back the normal color of the lips -
Drink enough water. The lack of water in the body should not be allowed. Lips can be scrubbed or exfoliated at least twice a week. Lip balm with 'SPF' should also be used to protect from the sun.