Why do I have weakness and fatigue with severe body pain?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a female, 18 years old, suffering from weakness, headache, body pains, back pain, stomach pain, and leg pains. Sometimes, not able to bear the pain. I am suffering for the last two months.

Please help.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

You have severe anemia (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

Severe anemia needs to be corrected urgently. Some of your symptoms can be attributed to the anemia itself. However, it is very important to identify the cause of such severe anemia. Please give me more details about your symptoms and get the following investigations done.

1. Peripheral blood film.

2. Hb electrophoresis.

3. USG of the whole abdomen.

4. Serum electrolytes.

5. Liver enzymes.

As soon as possible get the tests done so that we can correct the anemia and identify the cause. You may need a blood transfusion if symptoms are severe or if there is breathing difficulty.

Hope it helps.

Thanks and regards.