What causes anemia and shortness of breath after delivery?

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Shortness of breath can occur secondary to postpartum anemia and is interrelated. However, bruising of the arm and stomach may indicate underlying coagulopathy or embolic phenomena secondary to deep vein thrombosis.

On observations in the contrast CT scan attached as above (attachment removed to protect patient identity) -

1. No obvious intraluminal filling defects are seen in the aorta and its branches.
2. The pulmonary artery and its branches are also well opacified.
3. These findings rule out embolic phenomena.
4. Your lungs appear essentially normal.
5. A minimal collection is seen in the endometrial cavity. Just wanted to confirm if you are still having postpartum bleeding. If yes, that could contribute to anemia.

For more information, consult a radiologist online.