Please help. Petechiae & leukemia It is not intended to be and should not be interpreted as medical advice or a diagnosis of any health or fitness problem, condition or disease; or a recommendation for a specific test, doctor, care provider, procedure, treatment plan, product, or course of action. That, too, is helpful information. Petechiae commonly appear on the lower legs, but may be distributed all over the body. You need to see a doctor urgently because there may be a serious cause that needs urgent treatment, such as meningococcal infection. I could do it online but I need to find out if my doctor ever actually sent the order for the tests before I go (don't want to go there and not be able to have them done). LOL! Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I found this very interesting. When I'm out in the sun they are very noticeable. It was several years ago and was prescription. There is a problem with 1. Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) care at Mayo Clinic. i went to my doctor who did a cbc and said the blood was perfect all my levels and such where as he said fantastic i showed him some of the spots and he kind of had a smerk and said he couldnt answer my question but it was probably a skin issue and not domething caused by an internal problem , i told him they dont go away and he said again its nothing serious from what he can see. I think that since we are sick we pay way too much attention to any detail in our bodies, things that usually passed unnoticed in healthy people, but they sure have it too. ITP, Fatigue May Be Underrecognized Health Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). It may also cause bleeding in many parts of your body. OK so let's connect some dots. I'm 39 and my doc said it's a side effect of blood thinners and that's what aspirin is. At the time I was taking asp The rashes resemble patches of pinpoint red or purple spots, known as petechiae. - My grandmother could touch the floor with her hands (not palms) when she was 75!! If I get anything Ill come back and post. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. I never associated it with something unusual. as being in breach of those terms. I am a 26f, good health besides allergies/chronic sinus issues, normal weight, but I've had history of problems with health anxiety since childhood. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Jan. 21, 2019. I also developed cherry angiomas across my torso. This is really freaking me out. Accessed Feb. 21, 2019. yea ive had a few blood tests done and everything looks normal, that still doesnt fill me with confidence and for the palpitations my doctor just kinda says "we done tests, get over it" :C. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. A quick google search was all I needed for the anxiety to set in. I had explained this to my first rheumatologist but he'd brushed it off. Yeah this happens to me now and again. You cannot paste images directly. I also have several cherry angiomas on my trunk, arms, back and skull. I took care of a man with AIDS to his death. Severe thrombocytopenia increases your risk of internal bleeding or heart attack. Because after the egregious medical shove-off the vast majority of we MEers went & still go thru- left in our homes suffering, or on the job barely making it or getting fired, hard-won careers lost (that took decades to build, in my case), then denied the basic safety net of food & shelter (never mind medical care) via SSDI, et al., & the charming now-increased likelihood of a variety of nasty diseases statistically tied to ME onset, and/or the untimely deaths via suicide (just 1 leading ME mortality cause), and after. @bread how are you doing? WebHi, I am new in this forum .. and very freaked out .3 years ago, in May 2005, I woke up in the middle of the night as I couldn't breathe. not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in That did not sound like arthritis. If we combine this information with your protected Petechiae WebWent back after a week (the petechiae didnt go away) and got a CBC with diff + liver function test and that came back normal. Your healthcare provider can explain whats causing the low platelet count and discuss treatment options. You must log in or register to reply here. Went for a blood test and it came back normal. Thanks for sharing this topic. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. If you have thrombocytopenia, ask your healthcare provider what caused the issue and what treatment or lifestyle changes they recommend. Im finding yo comment now because I have the exact things you describe. Does anyone know what else could cause a few petechaie with normal bloodwork? Yes, I've woken up with a large area seemingly covered in petechiae, and all was well. Beitrags-Autor: Beitrag verffentlicht: 14. Theyll check for bruises, rashes and other thrombocytopenia symptoms. Petechiae - Health Anxiety - Anxiety Central Forums & Chat Room Formerly known as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, ITP can cause purple bruises, as well as tiny reddish-purple dots that look like a rash. I'd get petechiae checked out. It really had my arm in a vice grip. The bleeding causes the petechiae to appear WebPetechiae are flat and look like pinpoint-sized red, brown, or purple dots. I get a breakout of them every year when the seasons change. I'm worried now because I have a dermatology appointment on Thursday to figure this out, and I got my last CBC report from end of February today. Some things that don't add up, however: Irritability. We don't know what posts in which forum will trigger focused research on our part that might lead to quality of life again. WebPetechiae here and there really aren't too much of a concern. A friend with ME/CFS also had a lot of angiomas. WebPetechiae: This symptom appears as tiny red or purple dots on your lower legs that resemble a rash. Both petechiae and purpura do not blanch when pressure is applied - this is in contrast to other common rashes in children such as viral exanthems and urticaria. Connect with others like you for support and answers to your questions in the Blood Cancers & Disorders support group on Mayo Clinic Connect, a patient community. Tourniquet pressure such as from wearing a diaper or baby sling. Some symptoms: I have them scattered on my arms and I'm worried.. People tell me I'm overreacting They're small and hardly noticeable but there are around 20 on each arm (only upper arm). With normal platelets and everything else, what does this indicate? By Befallingdusk - Thu the redness almost instantly disappears but leaves behind either the bright red spot (petechiae or angioma) or a tiny, raised, light brown crusty scab-like lesion. Sign up for free, and stay up to date on research advancements, health tips and current health topics, like COVID-19, plus expertise on managing health. The pediatrician saw them at his well check and didn't comment on them. The bloods ability to clot depends on healthy blood platelets. We use arnica salve on him at the first sign of injury and this seems to help. Make a donation. Any use of this site constitutes your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy linked below. Since then I've suffered on and off with lesser pain in the SI joint (sometimes I do hobble around, for the first few years this was a more common issue), hips, spine, rib cage, and recently the right side of my breast bone becomes slightly to severely painful from time to time. Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) in adults: Second-line and subsequent therapies. I get petechiae a lot. Immune thrombocytopenia. Should I be having withdrawals symptoms from 10mg of prozac for 9 days? Bruising in Dogs: Ecchymosis B12/Folate deficiency is one of them. They appear as round, pinpoint-sized dots that are not raised. I have a ton of freckles tho so maybe didn't notice em right away. I have been worrying my absolute head off because of these tiny, pinprick red spots on my arms. Like, ALL over it. One hand is normal now, and the other is a sea of dots. A rare complication of immune thrombocytopenia is bleeding into the brain, which can be fatal. Capillary bleeding in babies can occur due to many reasons, including (2): Coughing bouts. A few weeks ago I noticed some 11-12 red spots on my thighs that didnt blanche when I pressed on them. Children may develop ITP after a viral infection and usually recover fully without treatment. Petechiae- very worried. My wife has the same issue. For those who don't know, petechiae are dots of blood which appear under the skin; they often appear with purpura, which are larger areas or patches of blood under the skin, rather like a bruise. They appear suddenly, then fade over time. They also tested for the genetic marker of ankylosing spondylitis and I had it. Often, healthcare providers can improve platelet counts by treating the underlying cause. A few days later the doctor ordered bloodwork to ease my fears about leukemia (a fear I've had since 8 years old or so), and the CBC was normal. Don't know what to do about it. Usually from carrying a shoulder bag or sleeping on my arm weird. You cannot paste images directly. Bleeding that won't stop is a medical emergency. I think a lot of people get them. Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered. No idea why it's bugging me now - quarantine stress, stress over GP retiring, something else. information and will only use or disclose that information as set forth in our notice of Clear editor. I no how you feel, have you ever noticed any on your legs? Petechiae may look like a rash and usually appear in clusters. WebPetechiae. George JN, et al. There are multiple causes for thrombocytopenia, pancytopenia, etc. I've had petechiae for about 12 yrs I'm 32 yrold male. I had Lyme at 16 and have had these spots come and go ever since blood work comes back fine Platelets are blood cells that form blood clots to help stop bleeding. Its ruined my life. There is another thread on the forum about petechiae and they mentioned sunburn as something that can cause it. I don't do it anymore but once I did and fainted. Bubbs21 Member Posts: 47. Accessed March 13, 2019. They Having said that, in respect of the streaking effect and the generalised redness, the photo looks like a hybrid of petechiae and the weird blotching that I'm getting these days as a non-itchy allergy thing (if I get too much of it, it's time to reach for the piriton [chlorpheniramine] or risk having more of a reaction some time later that can extend as far as breathlessness and confusion). Really, it is just broken capillaries under the skincan be caused by trauma (ie sports). Try our Symptom Checker Got any other symptoms? Has anyone else had that many appear all at once? Straining One of the more basic reasons you will have petechiae appear on your skin is due to straining. It told me I had als. Yes, I have these. Rash and dark colored urine. However he said when it's a side effect of medicine it'll go away within a month. For those who don't know, petechiae are dots of blood which appear under the skin; they often appear with It will blow over in due time, yeah. It was a horrible sight. (Thinking about volleyball, I only ever played that once, and as I dislocated my thumb doing it and my psycho gym teacher was completely grossed out by the sight of me popping it back in, I never had to play again, for which I was *extremely* glad - it was waaaaaay too painful for me.). Has anyone ever had petechiae after a sunburn like when you start feeling? Review/update the Forums Anxiety Disorders Health Anxiety (Hypochondria) I have same thing. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. (My platelets were lower normal at one time, but were not low.) I'm worried (as usual), and I have made a doctors appointment about it. The petechiae were on his face, scalp, and a few on his back. Is there any hope? https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/hematology-and-oncology/thrombocytopenia-and-platelet-dysfunction/immune-thrombocytopenia-itp?query=immune%20thrombocytopenia. WebNeisseria meningiditis A leading source of community-acquired sepsis and meningitis Serogroup B in < 5 years Serogroups C, Y, and W135 in adolescents and adults US has historic low since quadrivalent conjugate vaccine Transmission through respiratory droplets or secretions Risk factors Age (younger than 1 year or between 15 and 24 years) Who knew?! Registered in England and Wales. The Best IOL for 2022 RXSight Light Adjusted Lens, Will refractive surgery such as LASIK keep me out of glasses all my life. Nickdon321, April 30, 2019 in Health Anxiety. Skeleton, Skin, Muscles, Hair, Teeth and Nails, we pay way too much attention to any detail in our bodies. If you have thrombocytopenia, here are some suggested ways to take care of yourself: Thrombocytopenia symptoms can develop very quickly or over time. Upload or insert images from URL. Just slept funny. Unfortunately I dont remember. If you have pinpoint-sized red dots under your skin I know your mind might say well that was last time and this time it's different.. but that's the anxiety talking and not facts. Question: Petechiae in otherwise healthy 16-month-old. Dont worry about it too much, Ive had the same before, I used to get them all over my legs and feet every time I showered. Accessed March 12, 2019. privacy practices. Starting to weird me out. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. I think you'll be just fine. information submitted for this request. I took Vit C and Bioflavanoids back then. Healthline They weren't there prior to my illness. You can post now and register later. Today I was at L&D due to a headache since Saturday but the nurses and doctor werent too concerned about it when I showed them. I'd hedge my bets on anxiety, or irritation from your clothing. Fatigue or tiredness with little or no obvious cause. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. Petechiae To provide you with the most relevant and helpful information, and understand which What did you do? They were actually used to help make my diagnosis, and actually I'm surprised that they are not on the Beighton scale. Platelet Disorders Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) Petechiae? - HealingWell In December I broke out with hundreds of petechiae all over my tummy and chest. Blood work came out good. Doc had no explanation. Frustrating. They This happens when small blood vessels under your skin leak blood. Finally i found out what the name is! and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified They did x-rays and a MRI scan and bloodwork. I had low platelets and couldn't keep them abouve the teens unless I took large doses of prednisone. We disclaim all responsibility for the professional qualifications and licensing of, and services provided by, any physician or other health providers posting on or otherwise referred to on this Site and/or any Third Party Site. There is another thread on the forum about petechiae and they mentioned sunburn assomething that can cause it. I would not be surprised if one of us actually finds the cause or cure. When the doctor called with the results her exact words were, "Your counts are normal, you definitely do not have cancer." Maybe a -yeah, proverbial missing link, in my case, or hers, or his, or. Aplastic anemia occurs when the bodys bone marrow doesnt make enough new blood cells. I was also taking amoxicillin. That said, I think petechiae are only cause for alarm if they come on suddenly in a number of places (especially the trunk), without pressure, injury, or chronic weak capillaries to explain them. They can come up for various reasons. We coalesce here to reclaim control of our lives through: education, sharing experiences, sharing management techniques, sharing resources, exposing stigma & norms, and advancing the discussion & awareness around Health Anxiety (a.k.a. Webpetechiae anxiety forum. It was caused by Chronic ITP (idiopathic/immune thrombocytopenia purpura). All rights reserved. All rights reserved. They may do tests including: You might not need treatment if a low platelet count isnt causing significant issues. You might also find them inside your mouth or Instantaneously, just like that from a sneeze. Our clinical information meets the standards set by the NHS in their Standard for Creating Health Content guidance. I have an 16-month-old son with an intermittent 4-week history of petechiae. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Petechiae & leukemia?! Copyright Anxiety Central 2011-2019 Would An Anxiety Chat Room Help Me Proton Pump Inhibitors Welcome to a place for everyone who identifies with having health anxiety, is an ally of someone with health anxiety, or just wants to learn more about our growing community. :(. - I do vaguely wonder about IBS symptoms, but it's nothing major. I had Lyme at 16 and have had these spots come and go ever since blood work comes back fine every few yrs I have a major break out from head to toe, but any other day I have a few on legs feet and upper body. Usually flat to the touch, petechiae don't lose color when you press on them. respect of any healthcare matters. or where I carry a heavy shopping bag on my arm, but these eventually go away. Platelets are blood cells that form blood clots to help stop bleeding. Thrombocytopenia (pronounced THROM-bo-sigh-toe-PEE-ne-ah) occurs when your bone marrow doesnt make enough platelets. My husband said my arms and legs were jerking. In most children with ITP, the disorder follows a viral illness, such as the mumps or the flu. Pasted as rich text. They won't go away. I just don't get why I got hundreds, Amoxicillin is know to cause them also anti depressants will too that's what I was told how long you been on antibiotics, I was on amoxicillin for 10 days. undefined will no longer be visible to you including posts, replies, and photos. Illness Anxiety & Hypochondriasis) in its many forms in our own societal realms. Petechia After that the major break outs would come on and off every few years usually around April for some reason I'm 32 now and there are always some on my legs and thighs. Im sure youre fine. I know how you feel, have u ever noticed any on your legs? I'm worried (as usual), and I have made a doctors appointment about it. So got a sunburn on shoulders and stomach a couple weeks ago, after a week I started to peel and get petechiae on stomach and shoulders there still coming and going it's been 3 weeks. (And once when I was a kid, someone put water wings on me for a swimming lesson. We want the forums to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the forums are He suggested a good moisturizer and a good diet. We don't know what posts in which forum will trigger focused research on our part that might lead to quality of life again. - BOTH rheumatologist noted my hyper-mobility. When I was thin, I would also get them on various parts of me if I slept on the floor. Stress and anxiety and Petechiae - eHealthMe I do have EDS III with skin issues. Pasted as rich text. It still hasn't healed. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/immune-thrombocytopenia. Try these 10 mood-boosting tips to get your happy back, The Content on this Site is presented in a summary fashion, and is intended to be used for educational and entertainment purposes only. Straight after getting EBV, I ended up getting petechiae on my upper arms and around my knees and ankles (which are still there). In this thread, people posted they don't have them, or they do & increased at CFS onset, or right before. Thrombocytopenia often affects people with certain medical conditions, like autoimmune disease or who take certain medications. Webpetechiae anxiety forum. It's kind of an allergic reaction to sunlight. As for the heart palpitations, thats pretty common with anxiety as scary as it feels.. perhaps try talking to your doctor about seeing a psychologist or starting medication to try to fight this depression/stress side of things? the unsubscribe link in the e-mail. I haven't read the whole thread, but I had petechiae as a teen. Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) in adults: Clinical manifestations and diagnosis. I am just really antsy right now. Hmm, I didn't think anything of this. Your previous content has been restored. Anyone figure out what caused the onslaught? Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek - Have never broken a bone. They are chronic, and showed up gradually with no reason. Anxiety and taking setraline for the first time, Extreme anxiety when having to take orders at restaurant. I have no fevers, night sweats, bleeding, fatigue, etc, or really anything to worry about, though the 2 or 3 petechiae at a time have come and gone since then. on my trunk. In December I broke out with hundreds of petechiae all over my tummy and chest. The only one in charge of my medical care now is me. Forum Name: Dermatology Topics Question: Petechiae vs. Angiomas / Please help! How many times have folks on the forum diagnosed themselves with a deadly disease because of google? Philadelphia, Pa.: Elsevier; 2019. https://www.clinicalkey.com. appropriate medical assistance immediately. Petechiae Im sure Im forgetting something, as forgetfulness is another complaint.
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