Pallor

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A loss of color in the skin and mucous membranes, often related to anemia.

Description

Self-care options include eating a healthy diet.

Self-care

See a healthcare professional right away for:

• A loss of color over entire body, including lips, inner lower eyelids, nailbeds, tongue, and palms.
• Shortness of breath.
• Fatigue.
• Blood in the stool.
• Vomiting blood.
• Worsening loss of color.

, When to seek immediate medical care