CLINICAL MEDICINE

MEDICINE

CARDIOLOGY

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Paleness of skin
A
edema
B
emesis
C
cyanosis
D
pallor
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Paleness may be the result of decreased blood supply to the skin. It can also be due to decreased number of red blood cells (anemia). Paleness of the skin is not the same as loss of pigment from the skin. Paleness is related to blood flow in the skin rather than deposit of melanin in the skin.

Detailed explanation-2: -Paleness, also known as pallor, is an unusual lightness of skin color compared with your normal complexion. It’s different than having skin that’s naturally light. Paleness is not a condition in and of itself. It may be caused by reduced blood flow and oxygen or by a decreased number of red blood cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pallor indicates that there is a loss or decrease of blood flow to the skin, usually evident on the face. It could indicate that the person is going through a sudden shock or stress, that their blood is low on sugar, or that they have a more serious underlying or chronic condition such as anemia or an infection.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pallor is a pale color of the skin that can be caused by illness, emotional shock or stress, stimulant use, or anemia, and is the result of a reduced amount of oxyhaemoglobin and may also be visible as pallor of the conjunctivae of the eyes on physical examination. Pallor is more evident on the face and palms.

Detailed explanation-5: -Without enough hemoglobin and oxygen, the skin can turn pale. Iron-deficiency anemia is the most common type, and it involves a person not having enough iron. This can occur when the body is unable to absorb iron correctly or when bleeding depletes iron levels.

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