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What Causes Swollen Face, Fatigue, Dark Circles And Stretch Marks On Back?
Question: What would cause pale/gray coloring, puffy face, fatigue, dark circles, hieghtened senses, acne and extreme stretch marks on back?
Brief Answer:
Further investigative work up is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I can certainly understand your concerns.
I apologize for the delayed response owing to my work schedule.
I have worked through your query in detail.
As per your symptoms, it's important to rule out 3 medical disorders.
1. Anemia.
2. Hypothyroidism.
3. Cushing syndrome .
Hence, immediate tests have to be ordered which include the following.
1. Complete blood counts.
2. A complete thyroid profile.
3. Early morning serum Cortisol and ACTH.
Further management if any is largely based on test results.
Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these tests to you.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Further investigative work up is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I can certainly understand your concerns.
I apologize for the delayed response owing to my work schedule.
I have worked through your query in detail.
As per your symptoms, it's important to rule out 3 medical disorders.
1. Anemia.
2. Hypothyroidism.
3. Cushing syndrome .
Hence, immediate tests have to be ordered which include the following.
1. Complete blood counts.
2. A complete thyroid profile.
3. Early morning serum Cortisol and ACTH.
Further management if any is largely based on test results.
Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these tests to you.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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