10 Adenomyosis Symptoms
Symptom #8: Pallor and Shortness of Breath
Pallor refers to a paleness of the skin that can be caused by anemia, emotional shock, or stress. It occurs when there is reduced oxyhemoglobin causing the skin and mucous membrane to appear pale. Shortness of breath, or dyspnea, describes the feeling when one feels that they are unable to breathe well.
Patients with this issue often describe chest tightness, the need for increased effort to breath, and air hunger. In adenomyosis patients, both pallor and shortness of breath can be attributed to anemia caused by the heavy and intermenstrual bleeding that occurs.
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