Pallor as a symptom.
Pallor means that the skin or mucous membranes have become paler, paler. As a rule, this symptom is temporary and resolves with treatment of the underlying cause.
Characteristic:
- Skin that is grayish or lighter in color than your normal skin tone;
- Pale mucous membranes.
If the pallor of the skin is caused by a disease, you will also experience other symptoms, including:
- Chest pain;
- Rapid heartbeat;
- Feeling of shortness of breath;
- Sweaty or clammy skin;
- Dizziness;
- Fatigue.
Causes include:
- Emotional reaction to fear or shock;
- Side effects of medication;
- Any illness.
Paleness can be a sign of the following conditions:
- Anemia;
- Clogged arteries, circulatory problems;
- Respiratory problems;
- Poor nutrition;
- Blood loss due to injury;
- Low blood sugar;
- Chronic infection;
- Some types of cancer;
- Vitamin deficiency in the body;
- Frostbite;
- Heat exhaustion (hot weather, high air temperature).
Source:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/pallor
