10 Symptoms of Hypoxia
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #5: Changes in Skin Color
If somebody appears more pale than usual, you can usually tell at a glance that they are unwell. The same goes if somebody is redder than usual or if their skin looks different than it usually does in any other way. It is a symptom of a wide range of potential problems, including hypoxia.
People suffering from hypoxia will often turn blue as the lack of oxygen in their blood changes the color of the blood. In some other cases, the patient might turn white as the blood flow is shunted to the vital organs to ensure enough oxygen. Which changes are experienced will depend largely on what is causing the hypoxia.
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