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Can Iron Deficiency Cause Grayish Lips?
hi,my name is danielle, i just had a baby 9 months ago i had gained 90lbs lost it all , i have noticed sometimes my lips look grey, i also dnt sleep at nite due to the baby ,i also have a 2 year old,i also own a hair salon , i dnt stop all day . iam stressed but nothing iam not used to . i did have my blood work all taken when i was preg everything was great low in iron that was it. what could be causen this . thank you danielle
Mon, 29 Dec 2014
Hello ,
I understand your concern.
I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern.
No, iron deficiency wont cause grey lips but it causes pale lips and conjunctiva.
It is only your belief that you have anemia, all mothers feel such a situation because of stress of not receiving proper sleep.
Exact amount of anemia and cause only be ascertain by the laboratory tests. once you get tested your treatment plan and management can only be ascertatin.
Till that time you can start thi oral iron therapy under your doctors guidance.
I will be happy to answer your further concern you can contact me here or you can contact me on bit.ly/DrArun
We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
I understand your concern.
I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern.
No, iron deficiency wont cause grey lips but it causes pale lips and conjunctiva.
It is only your belief that you have anemia, all mothers feel such a situation because of stress of not receiving proper sleep.
Exact amount of anemia and cause only be ascertain by the laboratory tests. once you get tested your treatment plan and management can only be ascertatin.
Till that time you can start thi oral iron therapy under your doctors guidance.
I will be happy to answer your further concern you can contact me here or you can contact me on bit.ly/DrArun
We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
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