Paleness

Paleness: Diagnostic Tests

Obligatory medical device diagnostics Blood pressure measurement incl. pulse measurement Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the medical history, physical examination and mandatory laboratory parameters – for differential diagnostic clarification. Electrocardiogram (ECG; recording of the electrical activity of the heart muscle) – for suspected cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure (cardiac insufficiency), myocardial … Paleness: Diagnostic Tests

Paleness: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may occur along with Pallor: Leading symptom Pale skin Associated symptoms Fatigue Fever Pain in the limbs Hypotension (low blood pressure) Headache Tachycardia (heartbeat too fast: > 100 beats per minute). Warning signs (red flags) Hypotension + tachycardia + pale skin → think of: Blood loss, shock Chest pain (chest … Paleness: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Paleness: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of pallor. Family history What is the general health of your relatives? Social history What is your profession? Are you exposed to harmful working substances in your profession? Current medical history/systemic medical history (somatic and psychological complaints). How long have you been suffering … Paleness: Medical History

Paleness: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Respiratory System (J00-J99) Bronchial asthma Influenza – group of acute febrile infections of the upper respiratory tract. Blood, blood-forming organs – immune system (D50-D90). Anemia (anemia) Iron deficiency anemia (anemia that occurs due to iron deficiency). Hemolytic anemia – forms of anemia (anemia) characterized by increased degradation or decay (hemolysis) of erythrocytes (red blood cells), … Paleness: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Paleness: Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, body weight, body height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin, mucous membranes and sclerae (white part of the eye). Oral cavity Pharynx (throat) Abdomen (abdomen) Shape of the abdomen? Skin color? Skin texture? Efflorescences (skin … Paleness: Examination

Paleness: Test and Diagnosis

1st order laboratory parameters – obligatory laboratory tests. Small blood count [due toanemia (anemia): see below anemia/laboratory diagnostics]. Differential blood count Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein) or ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate). Urine status (rapid test for: pH, leukocytes, nitrite, protein, glucose, ketone, urobilinogen, bilirubin, blood), sediment, if necessary urine culture (pathogen detection and resistogram, … Paleness: Test and Diagnosis