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Is petechiae possible from high bp?

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Dr. Shahid Rafique answered

No : Petechiae are caused by diseases of blood vessels or diseases of the blood.

Answered 4/9/2018

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Some petechiae(doc confirmed) on trunk/left arm. CBC shows mildly low MCHC (31.4)& mildly high MPV (11.6). WBC w/diff,RBC,platelets,etc ok. Worrisome?

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I have petechiae on my right shin. Is this a symptom of cirrhosis? Have elevated alt of 70 but clear ultrasound

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