Question 1

3 years old has gerd since 6 months no eating solid just drinking supplement . now presents high liver enzymes and has petechiae in palate suggests?

Accepted Answer

See below: Without more information, a solid answer or suggestion is difficult.  There may still be reflux occurring as evidenced by the petechiae, but other issues must be looked at and without more info about his past medical history, i can't suggest anything more other than see you doctor again and discuss you concerns.  The liver enzyme issue needs to be addressed.

Question 2

petechiae on hard palate x1 week. no known trauma. dx wegener's (kidney, skin, joint now with chondritis) currently flaring. vasculitis related?

Accepted Answer

It is characteristic: The petechiae on the hard palate or oral mucosa, considered to be characteristic for Wegener's disease.

Question 3

i have palatal petechiae but no sore throat. recently had a bad virus. blood tests prior to that were good. what causes the petechiae on my palate?

Accepted Answer

Suction: This could be from sucking a thick milkshake through a straw.
See your dentist if it does not go away.

Question 4

what pathogen besides herpes can cause many tiny clear blisters on hard palate, uvula & in throat? hard palate is yellowish, sore, has petechiae and throat is often inflamed.
6 months now, unremitting. or chronic herpes bc of other pathogen involved?

Accepted Answer

Oral ulcers ?: Canker sores can cause what you describe. The ulcers are painful, with no known cause, but are associated with nutritional and vitamins deficiencies.  See your physician for an exam and a recommendation for a diet change.

Question 5

what pathogen besides herpes can cause clear blisters on hard palate, uvula & in throat? palate & throat sore, inflamed, petechiae. not canker sores!

Accepted Answer

Herpes Simplex I: is the most common virus causing painful vesicular lesions in the mouth.  There are a number of other viruses which are less common along with autoimmune diseases such as Bechet's syndrome which is cell mediated and not an infectious issue.  A visit to your PCP and a viral culture of a new vesicle along with a serologic workup for immune mediated diseases would be helpful.

Question 6

cluster of red dots on soft palate of 2 yo considered petichiae? what causes it?just a little paranoid since we had a leukemia scare when it was mono.

Accepted Answer

Red dots: Red dots on soft palate can sometime indicate a strep throat. Have your child checked with a throat culture.Otherwise, it is a benign condition which can be caused by spicy food.

Question 7

should i be concerned about petechiae?

Accepted Answer

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 8

what causes random skin petechiae?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Random implies no cause.  If you are trying to figure out why you have it consider very hot showers, trauma, shaving, and many other possibilities.  Have your doctor take a look and discuss it with her.  Often time the pattern or placement explains why it is there.

Question 9

can scrubbing the skin hard cause petechiae?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If a person's skin is rubbed hard enough, some of the tiny blood vessels (capillaries) under the skin will break and appear as blood spots (petechiae). If a person is rubbing just one area of skin, and the petechiae appear just in that area, then the rubbing has caused the petechiae. If petechiae appear in non-rubbed areas, then another problem is causing them.

Question 10

does leukemia petechiae can turn to black color?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sajni,

When petechiae clump together and turn a purplish black, that is called purpura. These can be a sign of a more serious condition, but sometimes they are harmless. You should see your doctor. Hope this helps!

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3 years old has gerd since 6 months no eating solid just drinking supplement . now presents high liver enzymes and has petechiae in palate suggests?

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Petechiae on hard palate x1 week. no known trauma. dx wegener's (kidney, skin, joint now with chondritis) currently flaring. vasculitis related?

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I have palatal petechiae but no sore throat. recently had a bad virus. blood tests prior to that were good. what causes the petechiae on my palate?

A member asked:

What pathogen besides herpes can cause many tiny clear blisters on hard palate, uvula & in throat? hard palate is yellowish, sore, has petechiae and throat is often inflamed. 6 months now, unremitting. or chronic herpes bc of other pathogen involved?

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What pathogen besides herpes can cause clear blisters on hard palate, uvula & in throat? palate & throat sore, inflamed, petechiae. not canker sores!

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Cluster of red dots on soft palate of 2 yo considered petichiae? what causes it?just a little paranoid since we had a leukemia scare when it was mono.

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Should i be concerned about petechiae?

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What causes random skin petechiae?

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Can scrubbing the skin hard cause petechiae?

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Does leukemia petechiae can turn to black color?

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