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The simplest and most likely cause is a lack of iron in the body (Iron Deficiency Anaemia). The posh term for this condition with small pale red blood cells is "Hypochromic, microcytic anaemia" Iron is essential for the body to make the red pigment in the blood called haemoglobin (Hb). If there's not enough iron, the body can't make enough Hb and so the red blood cells can't get enough to fill themselves properly. This makes them pale and small. This lack of iron can be the result of poor diet or excessive bleeding (eg heavy periods) or both in combination. An iron supplement from the local pharmacy will cure this. Rarely, it might be a problem absorbing iron. Vitamin C might help this. Less likely it could be a feature of a disease caused thalassaemia where the red pigment in the blood is not made properly by the body for other reasons (globin chain synthesis defects). This is an inherited condition and not really treatable though rarely severe enough to cause problems. Only in severe cases would regular blood transfusions be used to treat the symptoms of the associated severe anaemia. IRON WILL NOT HELP AND MIGHT DO YOU HARM. Try iron supplements and if you don't get better within a month or 6 weeks talk about these things with your family doctor. Too much iron, taken for too long is not good for you so, if you don't start to feel better in a few weeks, go to your doctor and get a blood test to exclude thalassaemia and to check your iron levels.
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Why do you go pale when your ill?
When you're ill, your body diverts blood flow away from the skin to focus on fighting the illness. This reduced blood flow to the surface of the skin can make you appear pale. Additionally, certain illnesses can cause a decrease in red blood cells, leading to a paler complexion.
What colour is blood cells?
There are two types of "blood cells." The red blood cells are generally very red unless the person has an abnormality. White blood cells and platelets are kind of an off-white. Blood plasma, the liquid the cells are housed in, is kind of a pale yellow
What is a pale yellow liquid in the blood?
The plasma in the blood is a pale watery liquid in which the red and white blood cells and platelets are suspended. It carries digested food,carbon dioxide and other materials.
What would cause blood donation to appear pale instead of dark red Is pale blood more oxygenated?
Yes, but this would be seen in arteries and they do not take blood for donations from arteries.
What is the medium where blood cells and platelets transported?
Plasma, a pale yellow liquid mostly water.
What does a person with anemia look pale?
A person with anemia may appear pale because their blood cells are not able to carry enough oxygen throughout their body. This can result in a decrease in the amount of oxygenated blood circulating, leading to a paler complexion.
What looks like red discs and has a pale center and no nucleus and similar in size?
red blood cells, i think
Lack of iron in the diet leads to which disease?
Anemia is what is caused by lack or iron.
What color is the human skin?
A sort of pale gray. The color you see is a combination of the red of blood and the melanin in some cells.
Does Cockroach blood contain no respiratory pigment?
Cockroach blood contains no red blood cells to transport oxygen because its respiratory system is open. This means that roach blood is pale yellow or colorless.
What part of the blood transports nutrients hormones enzymes and waste materials to and from the cells of the body?
The plasma component of the blood, contained within the cardiovascular system, transports hormones and nutrients.
Why do you look pale when you are sick?
I believe the reason you become pale when you are sick is because your red corpuscles are "busy" fighting the bacteria elsewhere in your body. the white blood cells fight bacteria not red !!!!
