Question 1

what causes petechiae?

Accepted Answer

Blood: Oozing of blood under the skin.

Question 2

what does petechiae indicate?

Accepted Answer

Low platelets: Platelets are cells that help you blood to clot. Petechiae can occur when platelet counts are low. This can be verified by a simple blood count (CBC)  suggest you check if you are certain you have petechiae.

Question 3

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 4

why do some think petechiae is harmless?

Accepted Answer

Petechiae: A medicine, such as Aspirin or blood thinners (anticoagulants).
Infection that causes the buildup of toxin in the blood or tissues (sepsis).A bleeding or clotting disorder, such as hemophilia, von willebrand's disease, thrombocytopenia, or another less common bleeding or clotting disorder.
Other diseases that affect clotting.

Question 5

when should i be worried about petechiae?

Accepted Answer

Maybe now: If you are known to have low platelets due to cancer or a bone marrow or immune disorder, and your doctor knows this, you probably needn't worry.

If however your doctor does NOT know you have low platelets and the petechiae have just appeared you should be seen TODAY for a platelet count.

Question 6

when should someone worry about petechiae?

Accepted Answer

Blood test: The blood test should be done (CBC, PT ,PTT) to find the cause so be treated.

Question 7

how to tell why i always get random petechiae ?

Accepted Answer

Petechial rash: You need to be checked by hematologist to run for you blood tests related to this phenomenon

Question 8

i got petechiae from bp cuff is this normal????????

Accepted Answer

: If the cuff is inflated to obstruct all venous flow to the upper arm, but not sufficient to obstruct arterial flow to the lower arm, petechiae may occur in the arm below the cuff from increased venous pressure on capillaries. This will resolve quickly, and is not a serious problem. If arterial flow is obstructed, the upper arm may show petechiae , but will also resolve quickly.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: petechiae?

Accepted Answer

Petechiae: Petechiae =  tiny red/purple spots on skin or mucus membranes  due to broken capillaries.

Question 10

i noticed i have some petechiae after my shower.  anything to worry about?

Accepted Answer

Petechiae: A medicine, such as Aspirin or blood thinners (anticoagulants).
Infection that causes the buildup of toxin in the blood or tissues (sepsis).
A bleeding or clotting disorder, such as hemophilia, von willebrand's disease, thrombocytopenia, or another less common bleeding or clotting disorder.
Other diseases that affect clotting.

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