Why is my baby's tongue purple?

A baby's tongue is very small and softer than an adult's, and the surface of the tongue is also very sensitive. Therefore, the baby's experience of taste is very strong. However, the baby's tongue is relatively fragile and can be easily infected by diseases, leading to problems with the tongue's function. For example, why is the baby's tongue purple? Let’s take a look at the explanation below, I hope everyone can understand it.

Recall whether your baby has eaten any purple food. Secondly, pay attention to whether your baby has overeaten at night, drools while sleeping and has bad breath. Overeating can cause the tongue to turn purple; poor blood circulation can also cause the tongue to turn different colors. Excluding the above factors, if the baby's tongue is still the wrong color, you should go to the hospital for examination.

Generally, if a baby has a purple tongue, it may be due to heart disease or other reasons. Generally, if the tongue turns purple, it may be caused by ischemia. It is best to take your child to the hospital to listen to the heart sounds to see if it is caused by heart disease. It is also best to do an electrocardiogram, myocardial enzyme and cardiac ultrasound examination to make a clear diagnosis. This requires targeted prevention and treatment.

The tongue of a normal child is moist and light red. The tongue is purple or has purple patches. This is due to problems with blood circulation and lack of oxygen in the body. It is more common in neonatal asphyxia and congenital cyanotic heart disease. It may be related to hypoxia or special medications. It is necessary to pay attention to whether the lungs and heart are normal by auscultation. At the same time, pay attention to whether your baby has taken any medicines such as ferrous syrup that may cause changes in tongue color.