Pallor
An unusual lightness of skin colour as compared to the normal complexion is defined as pallor. Paleness may be caused by reduced blood flow and oxygen or by a decreased number of red blood cells. Pallor may indicate anaemia. Anaemia may be the first feature of, for example:
- Thalassemia
- Sickle cell disease
- Blackfan Diamond anaemia
Last modified
4 May 2019
Symptom
Anemia can be the first feature of sickle cell disease and thalassemia when the disease manifests from about the age of 6 months. This happens...
Anemia as a symptom of Thalassemia major. Children with Thalassemia Major present with anemia around the age of 4-5 months. While the normal total Hb...
Rare Condition
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a red blood cell disease, a complex inherited disorder with multisystem manifestations that requires specialized comprehensive care to achieve an optimal...
Thalassemia major or Beta Thalassemia
The thalassemias are a group of genetically (inherited) blood disorders that share in common one feature; the defective production of hemoglobin which is the protein...
