Anemia

Very common

Deficiency of healthy red blood cells in blood. Red blood cells (RBCs) are essential to carry oxygen to all parts of the body. Fatigue, unexplained weaknesses are some of the common symptoms.

Symptoms may include:

• Pale skin
• Fatigue
• Malaise...

Sepsis

Common

An infection of the blood stream resulting in a cluster of symptoms such as drop in a blood pressure, increase in heart rate and fever.

Symptoms may include:

• Pale skin
• Generalized body swelling
• Faster heart rate
• Mental confusion

Aortic dissection

Rare

A tear in the inner layer of the aorta, the large blood vessel of the heart. This may cause severe chest pain and upper back pain. It is an emergency condition and may mimic other heart diseases.

Symptoms may include:

• Pale skin
• Severe abdominal pain
• Breathing difficulties...

Delirium tremens

Rare

A severe complication of alcohol withdrawal involving sudden and severe changes in mental or nervous system.

Symptoms may include:

• Pale skin
• Anxiety
• Insomnia - problems with falling or staying asleep