Australia
A 38-year-old female asked:
Should an increase in petechiae be looked into when on hydrocortisone (cortef) tablets? have had some for years but they are increasing in numbers.
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 45 years experience
Absolutely: I am going to assume that your health is stable and that you are not thrombocytopenic. If you actually have petechiae, they always deserve to be worked up; you want to know whether you have a capillary fragility syndrome. In the US, we have food faddists who give themselves scurvy; I trust Australians are more sensible. Cortef (hydrocortisone) makes capillaries more fragile. I'd get specialist consultation.
3.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Nov 11, 2014
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $39!
50% off with $15/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.