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Anemia Pale Skin
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Does anemia cause pale skin?

Yes: If the anemia is bad enough. A part of the color in our skin (especially caucasian) is due to circulating red cells in the skin capillaries. ...Read more
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A condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood, resulting ...Read more
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What can cause pale stool (almost skin colored)?

Pale stool: Have clay / pale colored stools checked out. This can occur when the liver does not produce enough bile or when bile is blocked from leaving the liver. Some possible causes include: gall stones, bile duct cysts, strictures of bile ducts, hepatitis, some medications, cancer, etc. ...Read more
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Are anemia and skin discolouration linked?

Yes: Anemia can cause the skin to look pale or yellow. ...Read more
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Dry skin and hair thinning, brittle nails, loose bowels,weak muscles, dry skin, poor digestion, fatigue, autoimmune, thyroid, vitamin, anemia r good?

Thyroid?: Not sure what your question is, but some of symptoms sound like low thyroid function. Please consult your doctor for more tests. ...Read more
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Does anemia cause dry skin?

Why anemic?: The initial approach to the patient with anemia is to perform a complete history and physical examination along with a review of the results of a complete blood count (CBC) with white blood cell differential, platelet count, reticulocyte count, and an examination of the peripheral blood smear. ...Read more
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Dizzines , pale yellowish skin color , fatigue symptoms?

Do blood work : Best to check your hemoglobin levels, liver tests and kidney function. You may be anemic and at your age likely due to heavy menstruation. ...Read more
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I'm having dry hair that's thinning, pale, loose stools,fatigue,knee pain, pale skin, hida,ct,ultrasound,thyroid,autoimmune,anemia,cbc all good ?

Multiple causes: Thyroid problem, anemia (iron def), and autoimmune diseases (such as Lupus) as well as stress can cause hair loss. I am confused about your statement re. thyroid..-> anemia with CBC "all good". & presumed these have all been ruled out. With the loose stool issue, one may consider an malabsorption condition and gluten intolerance should be considered. See dermatologist. ...Read more
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Always chapped lips. Abnormally pale skin. High creatinine. Telogen effluvium. Cold extremities. Dry eyes. Sunlight sensitive. All new. Any ideas?!?

High creatinine: You have a plethora of symptoms that cannot be dealt with due to the limitations of characters available to me. For starters, go see a nephrologist (n) to evaluate the cause and treatment of your high serum creatinine level. That would be a good first step. If you cannot find a n, go to your physician or an emergency room for treatment and evaluation. Good luck. ...Read more
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What causes pale color stools?

Pale stools: Pale stools can come from different sources. Usually it is due to poor fat absorption, indicationg a problem with the liver or gall bladder. Sometimes in liver failure, bilirubin builds up in the system, and can cause yellowing of the stools. An evaluation of the liver is usually warranted. ...Read more
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Symptoms of hypoxia but normal s02?!; shortness of breath, blue nails, clubbing fingernails, pale/gray skin, tachycardia, fatigue, anxious. No anemia,

Need ABG....: you need to get an arterial blood gas test (ABG) to see what your oxygen level is. There are many factors that could render a pulse ox test inaccurate. In order to get an accurate measure of your oxygen level, and to see if the pulse ox test is accurate or not, have your doctor order an ABG. The test can be done as an outpatient. Good luck!! ...Read more
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What causes red face besides blood under skin, harmones, rosacea, fever?

Red face: You have a lot of it down already. Sun burn, allergy, lupus (rarely), are some others. ...Read more
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Is type 1she has stomach pain, no energy, dry swollen sore lips, pale skin with dark circles urine sample protein, white blood cells.Is this kidneys
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DKA: Diabetic ketoacidosis can be a serious complication of type 1 diabetes. It can manifest with abdominal pain, diminished energy/fatigue/malaise, and symptoms of severe dehydration such as dry lips and mucosa, pal skin and sunken eyes which may appear as "dark circles". Other systemic illness can also manifest this way. Dka is considered an emergency and requires treatment in the emergency room. ...Read more
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Autoimmune, celiac, vitamin def, thyroid,anemia all normal. still having dark circles, dry hair is thinning, dry skin, could it be pcos or low acid?
Dry thin hair& skin: Sounds like you've had all the proper blood work. I would make sure you get vit D and B checked. You could have an intolerance to gluten which would not show up on any lab test. The sx also sound like you maybe malnourished..have you been doing extreme dieting? I know when I diet everything is affected, and not right away. Try going gluten free, and drink water and tea..no soda. Feel better! ...Read more
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Autoimmune skin rash and red light therapy?

Lupus?: A photosensitive rash that's autoimmune may be lupus. ...Read more
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Diarrhoea, loose stools since 3 years, brittle hair, skin pigmentation, PCOS, borderline anemia, low vit d, watery eyes. Is this auto-immune disease?
Could be: These chronic symptoms are concerning enough to warrant further evaluation. See your primary doctor to discuss all your concerns and symptoms. At that point screening labs for autoimmune conditions can be drawn and a referral to a rheumatologist can be made if indicated. ...Read more
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I am experiencing skin rash (quality: itchy, red or bluish purple, flaking or scaling) , red palms (palmar erythema), pimples, fatigue, diarrhea (seve?

Need to see MD: It is difficult to assess without seeing the rash and how much if your body it involves. You may need blood tests to check your hormones, blood counts and kidney and liver functions. Given that you have several symptoms, it is best to see your doctor soon and get examined and tested. Good luck! ...Read more
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I have blood deficiency and pale colour?

Iron deficiency: It sounds like iron deficiency. Are you having very heavy periods or is there another source for the blood loss. Iron replacement is the way to go once the cause has been determined and corrected if needed. ...Read more
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Underactive thyroid, thinning hair, chronic fatigue, body ache/pain, occasional dark patches on skin, difficulty concentrating/remembering. Ideas?

I have one: See your doctor for some testing and appropriiate medication if needed. ...Read more
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Is purple-bluish skin normal?

Skin color: This an indication of purpura (blood under the skin). As a patient ages, the skin thins, and this can be a normal phenomenon, especially if the patient is on blood thinners, aspirin, nsaids, vitamin E , garlic, fish oil, etc. However, this would not be normal in younger patients. ...Read more
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Pale white cracked skin in-between toes. Very itchy!

?Fungal infection: See your doctor for treatment of possible fungal infection. ...Read more
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