What is petechiae?
Petechiae are small red or purple spots on the skin which are usually caused by broken capillaries underneath the skin. It can be triggered by a variety of things including severe coughing or vomiting as well as conditions such as thrombocytopenia (low platelet count).
How do members experience petechiae?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with petechiae*
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for petechiae*
Who has petechiae on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 5 | |
| 40s | 6 | |
| 50s | 4 | |
| 60s | 12 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 32 |