Question 1

i get small red dots (petechia?) on my legs and ankles after a hot shower, but they aren't there regularly. is this a sign of a serious disease?

Accepted Answer

No.: most likely is that hot water causing blood vessels dilated and then blood leaking out into the skin. if there's blood disease, it would cause large red patch.

Question 2

mild splenomalgy u/s, normal cbc(platelets lower end of normal), 10 petechia that came after hot shower, most faded in days. worrisome? gp not worried

Accepted Answer

Consult hematologist: Enlarged spleen with low platelet count needs to be looked into, even if it not symptomatic at this time. It would be prudent to consult a hematologist.

Question 3

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 4

if you have long sharp nails & scratch a lot, can this cause petechia? thanks.

Accepted Answer

Sort of: You could excoriate your skin with sharp nails and that may look like petechiae. Long nails do not cause a bleeding disorder, per se.
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Question 5

is it normal to get mild petechia (a few small spots) after vigorous scratching? when i scratch chest or legs hard, they sometimes show up. 331 plts

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Yes,this is: possible and your platelet count was normal..

Question 6

can hot tub jets cause petechiae?woke up this morning with kind of small petechia patches on my sides and one random one on my upper back. i feel fine and had a normal cbc just a couple months ago.google says it could be badness. im prob overthinkin?

Accepted Answer

: Petechiae are small, flat, pinpoint spots that appear on the skin and are caused by bleeding under the skin. They can be a result of many different factors, including trauma, medical conditions, and certain medications. A possible cause of petechiae is hot tub jets.By creating suction and blasts of prtessure against the skin. This suction can cause small blood vessels to break.

Question 7

can petechia occur in a very small amount?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Petechiae  can represent something as bad as it gets, or can often be seen on the face and eyelids of someone who has a coughing spell. The best way to sort out the cause is have it evaluated.

Question 8

what is the cure of petechia in a baby?

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Petechiae: Some birthmarks or permanent some of them disappear as you  grow some are persistent and get worse.

Question 9

im pretty sure i have petechia, single ones a total of 8 of them. i cant find anything on single petechiea, is this normal? photo in files.

Accepted Answer

It's nothing: to worry about. Scattered Petechia are just a result of trauma to very small blood vessels, capillaries. You can get them after sneezing,coughing,vomiting or if you have something constructive around the area like elastic or tourniquet.  Large numbers of petechiae are seen in a variety of illnesses along with other symptoms. Your ibuprofen may be contributing to your development of petechiae

Question 10

at what point should the presence of petechia become alarming? i have 2 small splotches in my shoulder and i don't know how they got there.

Accepted Answer

If recurrent: There is a difference between petechia (tiny red dots) and purpura (brusing). Your description sounds more like bruises. Many people don't know how and/or when they got occasional bruises. If you have easy bruisability and it recurrs often, you should talk with your doctor so that blood tests can be done. If it is an occasional problem that occurs infrequently, there is nothing to worry about.

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I get small red dots (petechia?) on my legs and ankles after a hot shower, but they aren't there regularly. is this a sign of a serious disease?

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Mild splenomalgy u/s, normal cbc(platelets lower end of normal), 10 petechia that came after hot shower, most faded in days. worrisome? gp not worried

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

If you have long sharp nails & scratch a lot, can this cause petechia? thanks.

A member asked:

Is it normal to get mild petechia (a few small spots) after vigorous scratching? when i scratch chest or legs hard, they sometimes show up. 331 plts

A member asked:

Can hot tub jets cause petechiae?woke up this morning with kind of small petechia patches on my sides and one random one on my upper back. i feel fine and had a normal cbc just a couple months ago.google says it could be badness. im prob overthinkin?

A member asked:

Can petechia occur in a very small amount?

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What is the cure of petechia in a baby?

A member asked:

Im pretty sure i have petechia, single ones a total of 8 of them. i cant find anything on single petechiea, is this normal? photo in files.

A member asked:

At what point should the presence of petechia become alarming? i have 2 small splotches in my shoulder and i don't know how they got there.

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