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Are the recurrent red spots on my 9-year-old son's ears and cheek petechiae?
Query: Hello doctor, My 9-years-old son has gotten this rash (pictures attached) on the cheeks and ear for the last couple of weeks, especially after a long night's sleep. They disappeared after one or two days, and he got them again. It appears only on cheeks and ears, not anywhere else. He had got these... Read Full »
Dr. Prakash Chandra Girdhar Lal Nagar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the information provided and looking at the pictures (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), is there a possibility of an allergic reaction or an insect bite? Before going further, I would like to know a little more information. Is he complaining ... Read Full »
I have red dots that are as big as a needle head. What are they?
Query: Hi doctor, I think I have petechiae. There are red dots as big as a needle head. I read well. I do have some anxiety problems. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. It can be cholinergic urticaria, which is due to stress and anxiety. I suggest you follow the below guidelines to deal with your problem: Exercise daily for 30 to 45 minutes, like at least go... Read Full »
What is the reason for the tiny, isolated red spots on the arms and chest?
Query: Hi doctor, I have tiny, isolated red dots on the arms (four on the left arm, three on the right arm), some on the chest away from each other. I am six feet two inches tall and weigh 250 pounds. I have an anxiety disorder (hypochondria). I am taking Coversyl (Perindopril) for hypertension and Allopur... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The red spots over your skin could be due to petechiae. Petechiae are tiny red, flat spots that appear on your skin. They are caused by bleeding. They can sometimes be multiple and may appear as a rash. Do you get bruised easily, or does your blood take long to clot whe... Read Full »
I have petechiae rash on my legs and arms with easy bruising. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I recently experienced a petechiae rash on my legs and arms and easy bruising. My PCP ordered blood work to look at platelet levels. The only abnormality was a slightly prolonged aPTT time (40 seconds and the laboratory reference range is 25 to 36 seconds). Further blood work was done: ... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.For the petechial rash, you need to investigate with full CBC to check platelet count. Low platelet count is one of the causes of such a rash. I suggest you investigate with SGPT and ultrasonography abdomen to check for liver disease.Your raised APTT is a surprising resu... Read Full »
I had petechia on my hands and legs that came back despite taking medications. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had petechia not that severe on my hands and legs. I went for a checkup they gave me some medicines. And it was all gone in 14 to 15 days. But it came back again. My blood test is all normal. WBC and everything are all fine except my Hgb. But this time I am also having hair loss w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Petechiae can be caused by a variety of factors, including infections, autoimmune disorders, medications, and blood disorders. It is possible that your petechiae and hair loss are related to your low hemoglobin levels. When your hemoglobin levels are low, it can lead... Read Full »
Reddish-brown spots on right hand palm. How to remove?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 45 years old, and a month ago, I noticed reddish-brown spotting on my palms and under the fingernails of my right hand. I tried to wash them off, but they did not go away. However, I do not have any pain. Kindly help me find a solution to get rid of this. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Had these lesions appeared after some heavy manual work? They look like old hemorrhagic marks. Following some event, there might have been a mild bleed under the skin. When that happens, the red blood cells can break and release hemoglobin. The hemoglobin contains iron, w... Read Full »
Why do I have skin bruising and increased prothrombin time?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 43-year-old male in good health and workout for four to five days a week. However, for the past year, I have had mild bruising on my skin and some red spots in my mouth, which is petechia. I had my blood test done a few years back, and it was all good. I consulted a doctor last ... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, bruising like bleeding can be expected due to platelet problems or vascular causes like vasculitis. Sometimes vitamin C deficiency also can lead vasculitis like problem. But as you have mentioned that your PT (prothrombin test) has been prolonged, it could be s... Read Full »
I am suffering from petechiae and stomach pain. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor I am suffering from recurring petechiae with rash, headache, fatigue, and intermittent upper stomach pain. I do not have a fever and my CBC, C-protein, and ANA are negative. I am not on any medication. Steroid shots were given to me and the rash reduced however the petechiae is still there... Read Full »
Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Hassan Shoukat
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I need to ask a few questions. Is it itchy? Does it disappear when you put a finger pressure and reappear right after lifting the finger? Do you smoke? Any flu-like symptoms recently? I would suggest discussing and getting antineu... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, Recently, I discovered petechiae on my arms and had blood work done. Due to my gastric bypass, I have suffered from iron deficiency anemia for years. However, I have now noticed that my carbon dioxide levels are out of whack. Average platelet count for me. I also complained to the doct... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Your family has a history of cancer and heart issues. Therefore, frequent screening for it is required. Your results indicate iron deficiency anemia (gastric bypass may impact iron absorption). If oral ferrous sulfate... Read Full »
Why are there vascular lines and petechiae in middle back?
Query: Hi doctor, I saw today that my husband has this vascuar lines and petechias in his middle back but I could not do a diagnosis. I am a general physician but not a dermatologist. Is this condition a vasculitis or something I should worry about? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have observed the picture and also gone through the history of present and past illness (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I could observe that there is tendency for the lesions to assume a shape that is generally seen due to excoriation. This implies t... Read Full »