Question 1

does petechia skin come and go or get more under stress?

Accepted Answer

Stress not related: True petechiae are caused by injuries to small blood vessels (capillaries). The are usually caused by trauma/injury, although straining from vomiting, coughing or choking can cause them. By definition they are small from 1-3 mm in size. Since they are broken blood vessels they take some time to disappear, which can take days weeks.Must consider beelding problem if occur often or are larger.

Question 2

can stress or tighter clothing cause petechia on trunk?

Accepted Answer

Review your meds: Stress does not sound like a likely cause for petechiae on your trunk.  I'd suggest seeing your doctor about this, and reviewing any medications and/or dietary supplements you might be taking.  Depending on what your doctor thinks is happening, some blood studies may be in order also.

Question 3

ive been having fibro type symptoms after stomach virus.now i have petechia showing everywhere and im freaking out.could stress cause the increase?

Accepted Answer

Petechia: Have you been throwing up a great deal? How old are you and have you had a fever?  Video consult with us to help see if you need antibiotics or if it is just a virus that will take time to pass.

Question 4

i have petechia on my skin but i haven't scratched that area. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Petechia: if u  have easy bruising or bleeding  get a cbc to check your platlets

Question 5

earlier i was crying and started itching my skin,now i noticed petechia on my breast/shoulder,is that odd? does that happen?how long does it last?

Accepted Answer

Common: It is not unusual to develop petechia as a result of scratching the skin - the duration of the petechia depends on how vigorously you scratch.  It can last a few minutes, a few hours, or a few days.

Question 6

what would cause petechia only occurring on the right side of the body, primarily the right arm and breast? been on and off for months.no skin allergy

Accepted Answer

Trauma?: get blood tests for clotting factors, platelets and bleeding time
if all negative, check side effect profile for meds you are taking
check sleep position

Question 7

easy bruising, hair loss, unintentional weight loss, dry skin, petechia, increased sweating, difficulty sleeping, low platelet count and taking ptu (propylthiouracil). ?

Accepted Answer

Could be due to PTU (propylthiouracil): The most common side effects are related to the skin and include rash, itching, hives, abnormal hair loss, and skin pigmentation.
A decrease of white blood cells in the blood (agranulocytosis) may occur. Symptoms and signs of agranulocytosis include infectious lesions of the throat, the gastrointestinal tract, and skin with an overall feeling of illness and fever. 
This all could be due to ptu (propylthiouracil).

Question 8

hi. ive got a huge itch on the side of my head and its internal. which meds do i get for such because i assume its stress?

Accepted Answer

Seek attention: and a medical exam. Doxepin and/or Benadryl will help with itching, Speak to your treating physician.

Question 9

when i get stressed i notice that two ridges on my head swell.  is this vasculature?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You probably notice the arteries are more prominent.
Check your blood pressure.

Question 10

my skin itches like crazy when i get stressed or overwhelmed. is that a normal reaction?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Itching and skin inflammation will often be exacerbated by emotional stress.  This is a very common reaction.

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Does petechia skin come and go or get more under stress

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Can stress or tighter clothing cause petechia on trunk?

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Ive been having fibro type symptoms after stomach virus.now i have petechia showing everywhere and im freaking out.could stress cause the increase?

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I have petechia on my skin but i haven't scratched that area. should i be worried?

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Earlier i was crying and started itching my skin,now i noticed petechia on my breast/shoulder,is that odd? does that happen?how long does it last?

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What would cause petechia only occurring on the right side of the body, primarily the right arm and breast? been on and off for months.no skin allergy

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Easy bruising, hair loss, unintentional weight loss, dry skin, petechia, increased sweating, difficulty sleeping, low platelet count and taking ptu (propylthiouracil). ?

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Hi. ive got a huge itch on the side of my head and its internal. which meds do i get for such because i assume its stress?

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When i get stressed i notice that two ridges on my head swell. is this vasculature?

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My skin itches like crazy when i get stressed or overwhelmed. is that a normal reaction?

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