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Cured but still petechia

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9 years 2 months ago #58045 by jclvsu
Cured but still petechia was created by jclvsu
So I was diagnosed with ITP 6 years ago. I was on prednisone for 9 months and then had a spleenectomy. I have been fine ever since. I have been getting my platelets checked regularly. However, I still get petechia and I don't understand why. Im pretty fair skinned and sometimes (not always) if my legs itch a little (like coming from a hot shower or wearing tight pants) and I go to scratch them I get it. I was wondering if anyone else experienced this.

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  • Sandi Forum Moderator Diagnosed in 1998, currently in remission. Diagnosed with Lupus in 2006. Last Count - 344k - 6-9-18
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9 years 2 months ago #58053 by Sandi
Replied by Sandi on topic Cured but still petechia
People can still get petechiae with normal counts. My husband once vomited so hard that his eyes were filled with petechiae. I get them if I sit cross-legged for a while. Petechiae are small broken blood vessels, so anything that cuts off circulation or disturbs the vessels in some way can cause them to break. People tend to notice them more if they've had ITP.

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9 years 2 months ago - 9 years 2 months ago #58059 by midwest6708
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I'm a fair-skinned redhead and know that aggressive scratching can break capillaries and cause petechiae, even without ITP.

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