Question 1

should i be concerned about petechiae?

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Sign of bleeding: Petechiae result from bleeding from small vessels which result either from a blood disorder, most commonly low platelet count, or a disorder of the blood vessels. You should be evaluated by a physician and have a complete blood count performed to exclude a serious condition

Question 2

is petechiae possible from high bp?

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No : Petechiae are caused by diseases of blood vessels or diseases of the blood.

Question 3

petechiae tongue associated with hiv?

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Low platelet, petech: If you are HIV + and now see some petechiae in your mouth/tongue- you really need to check your complete blood count to see how low your platelet is. Hiv is associated with  low platelet/itp. When the level is significantly low, you can start seeing petechiae. If the level is very low- some work-up abosulutely needs to be done and treatment as indicated should be given as well.

Question 4

can a shingles rash appear as petechiae?

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Different: Shingles and petechiae have completely different presentation . A trained medical professional  should be able to differentiate them. If in doubt, go to see your doctor for further evaluation.

Question 5

is petechiae common with hodgkin lymphoma?

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Not per se: Petechiae are not a presenting symptom of Hodgkin. If a person is treated with chemo, then petechiae may occur due to the toxicity of chemotherapy.
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Question 6

rash purpura with petechiae, what are the causes?

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Various causes.: Outputs is bruising.  Petechiae or tiny areas of bleeding into the skin.  This can occur with low or dysfunctional platelets or other bleeding problems.  It can also happen with inflamed blood vessels (vasculitis).  There are many potential causes such as drug allergy, use of anticoagulants, and various blood diseases, but it is not normal.  Discuss with your doctor.

Question 7

i am experiencing  petechiae, body aches and fever ?

Accepted Answer

Get tested: petechiae are concerning. that needs to be evaluated ASAP with blood tests.

Question 8

petechiae on arm and leg no injury should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Are you sure?: Petechiae are not diagnosed correctly by non- medical people. if you have increase in the bleeding in your skin, then get your doctor to examine you  and you can also find out more by doing your platelet count which is low when you have real petechiae.

Question 9

i just cried excessively and have petechiae under my eyes. does ice help?

Accepted Answer

Not much: An ice-cold drink (with little or no sugar) is refreshing and healthy, and thus can make one feel better and cry less. A cold pack on the face may help decrease the amount of inflammation caused by the blood cells that have leaked out of the tiny vessels... but the improvement is probably going to be barely noticeable. Be sure not to make the skin too cold and freeze... that would be bad.

Question 10

i have petechiae on my left arm, and its coming up on right arm what is it?

Accepted Answer

Consider platelet: Problem.  This is unusual in a 29 year old and the fact that it is starting up as a new problem is a bit concerning.  There are a number of causes but consider a platelet issue.  Start with a visit to your primary care physician.

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