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A member asked:

My 6 yr old son has a pale milky reflection. i thought it was from limited sun but moms are noticing. could it be anemia, he doesn't have celiac.

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Yes, it could: See your child's physician and she/he could easily check by obtaining a complete blood count.

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 8/25/2013

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Can a person experience some symptoms of anemia without being anemic? Borderline anemic? His hct was about 40, he is often tired, pale, eats ice, etc.

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My sister is 22 and generally healthy (though possibly gluten sensitive or maybe has celiac disease; she also gets symptoms of Raynauds disease). She just found out she has anemia. What are some possible reasons for/explanations of the anemia? Thx.

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I am anemia , i took iron tablet sangobion for 6 weeks . I dun look pale n my face start to look redish, does it mean tat the iron tablet show effect?

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Is apparent pale lips and skin overall an indication that you have anemia or some serious disease?

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Conjunctiva quite pale. Got a blood test 6 months ago, no anemia. I am extremely sleep deprived over the past months. Why is it pale?

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