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I think i have petechia on my leg... not sure why or what i should do.
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Petechiae: If you have scattered petechiae on your body it could indicate a platelet deficiency or an inflammatory process involving tiny capillaries in the skin(vasculitis). Localized skin trauma such as tight sox can occasionally cause some petechiae to appear. If they continue to appear without any obvious reason or if you have nose or gum bleeds, a hematologist is best qualified to evaluate and advise yu
Answered 8/1/2016
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