Question 1

i had a cbc, and had high mpv of 11.5. is it possible that i have leukemia? i do have several petechiae dots over my body, but not in a rash. also have intermittent ankle/shin pain. doctors say it's stress cause i have anxiety. other cbc stuff normal?

Accepted Answer

: MPV is a measure of platelet size &amp; some people have larger ones or the newer ones (stress related)are sometimes larger. Platelets are one of the shorter living cells, lasting only hours to days and normal overall platelet counts are good evidence leukemia has not invaded the blood production areas.

Question 2

i think i have petechiae. it occur on my left arm now right thigh. purplish dots only on one spot not scattered. can you get this from stress/anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Petichiae: These sound as if they may be ecchymoses (deep bruises with bleeding visible thru skin), but might be something else. Not due to stress or anxiety. See a doctor for more specific diagnosis.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

hi, happy new year. can hard scrubbing of the skin cause petechiae? and if yes, why does my petechiae keep coming and going, if i've stopped scrubbing

Accepted Answer

Need to be checked: If you are having petechiae you should get it checked as it is not normal.You need physical exam and confirm that it is petechiae.And may need a blood test for platlet count and other tests to find the cause of your petechiae.

Question 6

what causes petechiae?

Accepted Answer

Blood: Oozing of blood under the skin.

Question 7

can petechiae in baby leg be caused by kicking?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: trauma usually  produce  bruises ,so for petechiae, baby need to have blood test (CBC ,PT ,PTT ) to R/O bleeding disorder.

Question 8

pinching skin hard can cause petechiae? on google it suggests amyloidosis?

Accepted Answer

: That not uncommonly happens so do not think of the worst scenario and stop pinching your skin. Take care.

Question 9

what's the most common cause of petechiae and unusual paleness in people all ages?

Accepted Answer

: Paleness is common in anemia or low blood while petechiae are suggestive of low platelets. However they can be both seen in a variety of acute and post acute conditions, as well as chronic diseases.

Question 10

i regularly get some rushes on my skin without some reason. i searched about it and it seems like petechiae. what can it be caused from?

Accepted Answer

: Petechiae often due to low platelets.
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I had a cbc, and had high mpv of 11.5. is it possible that i have leukemia? i do have several petechiae dots over my body, but not in a rash. also have intermittent ankle/shin pain. doctors say it's stress cause i have anxiety. other cbc stuff normal?

A member asked:

I think i have petechiae. it occur on my left arm now right thigh. purplish dots only on one spot not scattered. can you get this from stress/anxiety?

A member asked:

What causes random skin petechiae?

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Can scrubbing the skin hard cause petechiae?

A member asked:

Hi, happy new year. can hard scrubbing of the skin cause petechiae? and if yes, why does my petechiae keep coming and going, if i've stopped scrubbing

A member asked:

What causes petechiae?

A member asked:

Can petechiae in baby leg be caused by kicking?

A member asked:

Pinching skin hard can cause petechiae? on google it suggests amyloidosis?

A member asked:

What's the most common cause of petechiae and unusual paleness in people all ages?

A member asked:

I regularly get some rushes on my skin without some reason. i searched about it and it seems like petechiae. what can it be caused from?

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