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What to do if i have purple petechiae on chest. is it leukaemia?
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Not likely leukemia: Petechiae are small (2-4 mm) areas of bleeding under the skin, usually due to a low platelet count. They usually show up first on the lower legs, where the venous pressure is higher. Leukemia is seldom a subtle disease. People with it are usually VERY sick, having fever and fatigue. Other conditions can cause or be mistaken for petechiae. Throw away your home medical encyclopedia,see a real doc.
Answered 6/11/2018
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