I have very pale skin, no appetite, small twisting pains in the left side of my abdomen reguarly, sleep for 14+ hrs a day and still feel fatigued, and occasionally wake up with small bruises on my stomach that usually fade throughout the day. I am not sure whether there is cause for concern and to visit a GP but thought I should check online first. Thanks in Advance
Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. Pale skin indicated that you have severe anemia and be due to a serious problem in the abdomen. Loss of appetite with abdominal pain and excessive sleep yet feeling fatigues indicates that you need a proper clinical examination and investigations. I would suggest in such a patient the following