A member asked:

Normal cbc but doctor said i have chest infection from taking x-ray. now i have petechiae on my thigh. could it be from scratching hard?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Petechiae: Petechiae develop because your platelets are effected. This can happen from either from decreased count, but also from decreased function. Sounds like your count is OK given normal CBC. Function can be affected by medication or infection. A viral process and lead to petechiae.

Answered 6/24/2019

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