Pale all the time

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My son is 7.. he has the normal energy levels of a boy his age and is very happy.. but he constantly looks ill.. very pale face and dark bags...that only gets worse when he's run down and feeling a bit under the weather.. he always gets theses little spots when he's poorly..He rubbish for eating his fruit and veg .. can anyone relate to this? Thanks guys.

Yep my boy was always like this and just been diagnosed with coeliacs disease 3 months ago at the age of 10. We didn't know until gastro symptoms started. But he'd already been low on iron as not absorbing any nutrients and vitamins. Has he ever had a blood test?

Never had a blood test.. because his complexion gets worse with illness and these little spots develop the doctor has always just said it's viral

Also he doesn't have any stomach issues

Possibly it is his diet. Might be worth giving him an age appropriate vitamin supplement.

Yeah neither did my boy til 9 months ago.

Are you pale yourself?

I second what the other person has said and think you should request a blood test. There is usually always a reason for paleness and the dark circles under eyes and it can be something as simple as low iron.
Doctors really frustrate me because some won’t go out of their way to find answers, especially blood test because they cost money.
You have to be your childs voice and push for a blood test. Some people are just naturally pale but when it comes with the dark circles under the eyes then investigations should be made.
Just remember though could be that your son just needs iron tablets.