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What Does A Pale Pallor To Skin And Lips Suggest?
My lips have been pale for several days. I just really noticed it, which caused it to become worse due to anxiety issues. My skin has been a bit paler as well. I gave double red cells 10 days ago...could I just be having a hard time rebounding from that?
Mon, 23 May 2022
Hello,
You have pale lips since several days and presently you are noticing pale skin also. Pale lips are one of the common signs of anemia. Anemia is caused by blood loss as heavy menstruation, when body is unable to make enough red cells, when your body destroys red blood cells. Anemia can also be caused by diseases like cancer and HIV. Stay away from addictions like smoking, avoid taking alcohol, etc.
Manage your blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels and blood pressure level at all cost. Get clinically examined by a GP, get CBC, reticulocyte count, thyroid function tests, tests for nutrient deficiencies, CT/MRI , etc., done. You will be accordingly treated. In the meantime, take well balanced nutrient-rich diet. Taking iron, vitamin B12, or folate supplements. You can also take supplements. Take juice if you have hypoglycemia.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
You have pale lips since several days and presently you are noticing pale skin also. Pale lips are one of the common signs of anemia. Anemia is caused by blood loss as heavy menstruation, when body is unable to make enough red cells, when your body destroys red blood cells. Anemia can also be caused by diseases like cancer and HIV. Stay away from addictions like smoking, avoid taking alcohol, etc.
Manage your blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels and blood pressure level at all cost. Get clinically examined by a GP, get CBC, reticulocyte count, thyroid function tests, tests for nutrient deficiencies, CT/MRI , etc., done. You will be accordingly treated. In the meantime, take well balanced nutrient-rich diet. Taking iron, vitamin B12, or folate supplements. You can also take supplements. Take juice if you have hypoglycemia.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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Hi,
Your symptoms suggest severe anemia. Needs investigations to find the cause and then plan treatment may be with blood transfusion. Please consult a hematologist.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
Your symptoms suggest severe anemia. Needs investigations to find the cause and then plan treatment may be with blood transfusion. Please consult a hematologist.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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