Bubbs21 Member Posts: 47. Petechiae is associated with thrombocytopenia. Petechiae? - HealingWell Are there any treatment risks or side effects? 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. Patient does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. etc. There are multiple causes for thrombocytopenia, pancytopenia, etc. It's really just a form of bruising. He prescribed me an ointment and they went away. WebPetechiae are tiny spots of bleeding under the skin. I've had petechiae for about 12 yrs I'm 32 yrold male. Is there any hope? 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. Theyll check for bruises, rashes and other thrombocytopenia symptoms. I think it's Petechiae - Petechiae are pinpoint, round spots that appear on the skin as a result of bleeding under the skin. Everything was within normal limits except the MPV, which was a little high at 10.3. A lot of people have them, pretty sure it's genetics. Theyll ask about your medical history, including any medications you take. They rang the proverbial bell. Neither the petechiae nor the angiomas ever itch or hurt. Noticed em 2 weeks after. Weird buzzing feeling left side of my chest under breast. It was a horrible sight. Your provider will monitor your overall health and platelet levels. Petechiae related to I'll be going in for a blood test and x-rays but I won't know anything more for 3 months. Click here to register.Everyone is welcome! Children may develop ITP after a viral infection and usually recover fully without treatment. I think it's Petechiae - Petechiae are pinpoint, round spots that appear on the skin as a result of bleeding under the skin. A friend with ME/CFS also had a lot of angiomas. They weren't there prior to my illness. rabbit sneeze attack; liberty finance If you're absolutely covered in them it's a cause for concern, but a few generally isn't. I'm covered in them from head to toe, esp. I'm worried (as usual), and I have made a doctors appointment about it. I can bend my thumbs to touch my wrists, touch the floor with my palms, could make a "bridge" with my back when hands and feet are planted on the floor (don't do it now due to stiffness), I can clasp my hands and move them all the way behind my body without unclasping my hands and likewise plant my forearms in the center of my back, I was the fastest person in class by a mile when we had "crab" races etc. WTF? Im sure Im forgetting something, as forgetfulness is another complaint. Bottom line once your healthcare provider finds out why your platelet levels are low, theyll take steps to help you. WebPetechiae is found among people with Stress and anxiety, especially for people who are female, 60+ old. Thank God for another member who posted on another support group board recently, or I still wouldnt know! Since you had bloodworkdonelast time, there isno need to worry. LOL! Mine started when I was 16 for some reason I had Lyme at the time but not sure if there related. After that the major break outs would come on and One hand is normal now, and the other is a sea of dots. Exaggerated somnolence, there is no way to awaken the child. George JN, et al. As noted in posts around the site, an overwhelming majority of doctors- incl., & especially, psychiatrists- have a staggering dearth of education about ME. Who knew?! 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. By kp27. 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. Paste as plain text instead, I have a small 'sprinkling' of them on the back of each of my upper arms, that are permanent. 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) Petechiae Petechiae - Health Anxiety - Anxiety Central Forums & Chat Room The pediatrician saw them at his well check and didn't comment on them. The bloods ability to clot depends on healthy blood platelets. My wife has the same issue. (My platelets were lower normal at one time, but were not low.) Immune thrombocytopenia. At the time I was taking aspirin everyday due to dental issues. I've had petechiae with normal counts. 7. the unsubscribe link in the e-mail. Petechiae occur when the small blood vessels under the skin (capillaries) bleed into the skin. Petechiae with normal blood count | Mumsnet If you lift weights, the straining from pulling on the weights could cause the blood droplets to appear. They can come up for various reasons. This is driving me insane and causes me so much stress and depressionIve gone to the doctors so much and they keep saying its nothing but i just cant believe them and constantly think im gonna die soon. You must log in or register to reply here. How many times have folks on the forum diagnosed themselves with a deadly disease because of google? And I believed it..sad but true..scary what Google can do to you. 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. Instantaneously, just like that from a sneeze. I have bouts of increased anxiety like this as well. I had petechiae after a severe episode of hyponatraemia (low blood sodium). Close top bar. Hey, do you still have the petechiae? What kind of blood related issues? I looked like raw bacon after.) I also get them if I scratch my skin too hard. Volleyball!! I always wondered why I seemed to get so many of these things is this a common occurance among EDSers? 1998-2023 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). Symptoms of Leukemia in Children My mind immediately went into overdrive because I remembered a friend of mine mentioning red spots on his girlfriends legs right before she was (incorrectly) diagnosed with leukemia. Really, it is just broken capillaries under the skincan be caused by trauma (ie sports). George JN, et al. I don't want to hassle the doctor continually if there is nothing to worry about, but it was frustrating that she seemed so flippant about them and couldn't really explain why I have them. Straining One of the more basic reasons you will have petechiae appear on your skin is due to straining. Philadelphia, Pa.: Elsevier; 2019. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Often times they turn into cherry angiomas or brown spots. And this thread. I do have EDS III with skin issues. Ever get Petechiae? - Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes - Inspire They occur mostly on my stomach, though right now I have 2 on my stomach, 1 on my right leg, and 1 on my chest. Maybe a -yeah, proverbial missing link, in my case, or hers, or his, or. 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. Aplastic anemia occurs when the bodys bone marrow doesnt make enough new blood cells. Yes, I've woken up with a large area seemingly covered in petechiae, and all was well. They appear as round, pinpoint-sized dots that are not raised. They never go away. i have also had random petechiae spots showing up on all different parts of my body- always singular spots, never clustered, do not blanch, last about 2-3 days before fading, for about 2 months now. Reasons You May Have Petechiae Once both my legs were covered with them after I stood for a few hours in mildly abrasive pants. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Petechiae & leukemia?! Powered by Invision Community. Healthline Petechiae People with myelodysplastic syndromes might not experience signs and symptoms at first. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.org," "Mayo Clinic Healthy Living," and the triple-shield Mayo Clinic logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. Been here since December so I have no hope of them going away. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. Usually flat to the touch, petechiae don't lose color when you press on them. People just thought I'd had a crazy growth spurt but most kids are growing fast and don't get stretch marks. Thrombocytopenia affects people with certain medical conditions like autoimmune disease or who take certain medications. Starting to weird me out. It has driven me to the point i dont want to leave my house or do anything. This content does not have an Arabic version. WebPetechiae are flat and look like pinpoint-sized red, brown, or purple dots. We don't know what posts in which forum will trigger focused research on our part that might lead to quality of life again. red devils mc ontario. Recently, I get them whenever I get my blood drawn -- where the tourniquet is, but also where they disinfect the site (which is weird b/c they don't put pressure there). I have petechiae which is associated with leukemia and its freaking the hell out of me. You might also find them inside your mouth or I remember it once quite vividly; despite the initial sever pain of the shifting painful sensation I was sort of happy since I was able to use a leg I hadn't been able to use well in a while - the other leg was in pain instead. information highlighted below and resubmit the form. I know how you feel, have u ever noticed any on your legs? Thrombocytopenia Tiny, spaced out red spots? Dont let the winter chill send your smile into deep hibernation. You cannot paste images directly. I didn't show her the new spots today out of fear that my continued anxiety could cause her to take my concerns in the future less seriously, but after seeing that elevated value, I'm defnitely worried again. Evaluation: trauma usually produce bruises ,so for petechiae, baby need to have Just slept funny. WebWent back after a week (the petechiae didnt go away) and got a CBC with diff + liver function test and that came back normal. He was not concerned about it at all. Skeleton, Skin, Muscles, Hair, Teeth and Nails, we pay way too much attention to any detail in our bodies. Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Today I read someone's words about Sjogrens. I haven't figured out what I'm allergic to, which I suspect is because I'm *not* reacting much to any single trigger (except ibuprofen, which as of about 6 months ago I appear to be genuinely allergic to) and instead react a tiny bit to lots of things and if I bump into too many of them too closely will get a bigger reaction. 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 B12/Folate deficiency is one of them. If you have pinpoint-sized red dots under your skin The bleeding causes the petechiae to appear Your link has been automatically embedded. Forums Anxiety Disorders Health Anxiety (Hypochondria) 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 I wish it didn't allow you to look up anything medical.. oh how free would a lot of us be. | Anxiety Community Forum Welcome to the Anxiety Community Forum, a friendly space for discussion, help and support with mental health issues. Straight after getting EBV, I ended up getting petechiae on my upper arms and around my knees and ankles (which are still there). I was litterally suffocating. If you are a Mayo Clinic patient, this could Webpetechiae anxiety forum. I get these too and thought is was just broken blood vessels! Like, ALL over it. If Googlewere a real doctor, it wouldhave had its license to practice medicine revoked long ago. 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. What type of ointment was it you got do you remember, What kind of ointment I'd also like to know so maybe I could try it. Rochester, Minn.: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; 2019. I've just dealt with the pain and hardly ever taken anything for it. Petechiae - Never dislocated a joint, at least not to my knowledge, since that should be painful? Learn more about five causes of petechiae and your treatment options. So I took it as an answer. I never associated it with something unusual. This seems like something pretty common but I haven't had it. Nothing good ever comes of it. Try our Symptom Checker Got any other symptoms? I first noticed it after trauma to the forehead requiring 4 sutures. The spots keep popping up on my biceps, arm pits and hips. We want the forums to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the forums are We use arnica salve on him at the first sign of injury and this seems to help. Thrombocytopenia levels are: Some people with mild cases of thrombocytopenia dont have symptoms. I just wish they were normal and I'm just over reacting . Yeah this happens to me now and again. Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) in adults: Clinical manifestations and diagnosis. Your previous content has been restored. More serious common causes include liver disease such Anyone figure out what caused the onslaught? Anyone else experience this? A quick google search was all I needed for the anxiety to set in. I feel it is more likely that you are suffering with an anxiety disorder than MS or Leukemia. Good day my friends, I awoke this morning (great news) and noted that I had Petechiae across my lower abdomen. A social anxiety forum is a place to connect with those who may have insight into your problems because they've "been in your shoes." All rights reserved. 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. Petechiae is associated with thrombocytopenia. if so it could just be your skin is sensitive and even rubbing against fabric or sweating could trigger them (im not a doctor but thats what Ive been told). I wish the lab would call me back so I could schedule the damn blood work but no luck. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek However, I do only weight 100 pounds, so my body may not stress the joints there Ferri FF. JavaScript is disabled. Coming to a Cleveland Clinic location?Hillcrest Cancer Center check-in changesCole Eye entrance closingVisitation, mask requirements and COVID-19 information, Notice of Intelligent Business Solutions data eventLearn more. Please help. But unlike many rashes , when you press on the spots they don't I assume it's EDS but has made me feel concerned about vEDS. Theyll also discuss lifestyle changes that may boost your platelet levels. My EEG was normal, and they found a Healthcare providers typically treat thrombocytopenia by treating the underlying condition and/or changing the medication that caused the issue. At least a few times sneezing resulted in SHIFTING the pain to the other joint - this sensation hasn't happened in years, but it still is something that did happen at one time. He didn't have to crawl to the bathroom. Platelets are blood cells that form blood clots to help stop bleeding. I have had a few petechiae on and off for 2 months now, usually no more than a handful at a time. Social Anxiety Forums Sounds like yours go away, I have new ones every day that pop up the old ones will fade after a few days but I pick at them basically dig my finger nail in them and they go away but then I'm left with a red mark it's horrible not knowing, I'm not sure what's more frustrating.. me never having em go away or you having em go then come back. If they reappear and stay for longer than a few days I'd probably see a doctor/dermatologist, but it really doesn't sound like anything abnormal. I, too, can get something like this if I scratch too hard (neck, earlobes, etc.) Health anxiety back, now convinced I have leukemia - Patient I so want to be like that again But a few reappeared again yesterday, again on my thighs. Immune thrombocytopenia usually happens when your immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys platelets, which are cell fragments that help blood clot. The general aching in your bones and muscles could well be associated with Interestingly, I also ave chronic microscopic hematuria (blood in urine) and have had tests, but is probably there due to something similar to the petechiae. Upload or insert images from URL. Here they appear on a leg (A) and on an abdomen (B). Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization. Typically, straining will cause the dots to appear on the upper area of your body including the neck and shoulders. If you have thrombocytopenia, you may bleed a lot, and the bleeding may be hard to stop. I've had petechiae on my arms for over 20 years. If your provider recommends treatment, you may need ongoing treatment to maintain a normal platelet level. information submitted for this request. This content does not have an English version. Abdominal exam: he discarded any symptoms of ascites and he said he couldn't feel my spleen or liver were enlarged by palpating and by taping it sounded they were Other treatments include: The most important thing is to understand if you have medical conditions or take medication that increases your risk of developing thrombocytopenia. Mayo Clinic I have a ton of freckles tho so maybe didn't notice em right away. Petechiae isn't technically a rash, but it is a skin disorder that occurs due to leukemia. Such is this whole EDS journey for me. I may go in and see if he can give me something for it. Went to the Dermatologist about it years ago. The petechiae were on his face, scalp, and a few on his back. I have similar spots as well. Hi mamas. They Petechiae- very worried. | Cancer Chat Difficulty in breathing Fever, without apparent cause, coldness in the legs, feet, and hands. In time, myelodysplastic syndromes might cause: Fatigue Shortness of breath Unusual paleness (pallor), which occurs due to a low red blood cell count (anemia) There is another thread on the forum about petechiae and they mentioned sunburn as something that can cause it. Want to talk about Multiple Myeloma: Anyone else? WebPetechiae: This symptom appears as tiny red or purple dots on your lower legs that resemble a rash. They were actually used to help make my diagnosis, and actually I'm surprised that they are not on the Beighton scale. Today I saw a new rheumatologist for the first time in 10 years. Specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. Usually from carrying a shoulder bag or sleeping on my arm weird. You cannot paste images directly. They did x-rays and a MRI scan and bloodwork. Can anxiety cause being scared of sleeping? Tourniquet pressure such as from wearing a diaper or baby sling. You must log in or register to reply here. Beitrags-Autor: Beitrag verffentlicht: 14. Causes of Petechiae in babies: This happens when small blood vessels under your skin leak blood. They appeared only when the infection acted up. 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. Did you put any pressure on that area before they appeared? Why is this happening? @bread how are you doing? petechiae anxiety forum Frankly I would never want to experience anything higher because that was fully debilitating and I was screaming and hyperventilating in pain daily for two months. Please register to post and use the extra features available to members. The Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and Related Disorders Support Community connects patients, families, friends and caregivers for knowledge, support and inspiration.

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