my niece is 10 yrs old and weight is average. Last week while doing basketball skills and with no cardio, her face was extremely red and her lips were purple. The coach suggested taking her to doctors to get checked out??? can you tell me what it could possible be??? jody of Dearborn, Mich
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Redness of face and purple lips are commonly seen with cyanosis. And cyanosis in child Chat Doctor.  She developed cyanosis while exertion (playing basketball). So possibility of CHD is more likely. So better to consult pediatric cardiologist and get done 2d echo for the diagnosis of CHD. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your niece. Thanks.