Epistemis

Paleness

Specialty: Hematology.

  • skin pallor
  • mucous pallor

Why it occurs

  • Anemia
  • Shock / hypoperfusion
  • Vasoconstriction (cold, fear)
  • Hypothyroidism

Initial workup

CBC (anemia) and vital signs; assess bleeding or poor perfusion.

red flags

Sudden paleness with tachycardia, hypotension and sweating (acute bleeding/shock).

Standard management

  • Treat anemia — iron, B12/folic or transfusion according to cause

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousPagophagia and pica due to iron deficiency
Area
Hematology
Listed causes
4
Treatment options
1
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