i can't figure this out. i've read about petechiae and they say "bleeding under the skin" and that it can be signs of "autoimmune disorder".
it doesn't say what disorders!!
since i'm thinking i may have celiac, cause i have almost ALL the symptoms, i'm wondering if i could have lyme and celiac.
can petechiae be signs of celiac too??
i called my sister and she has all the signs of celiac and has had for years. also since my mom is now totally bowel incontinent and has had these problems for years, i'm wondering if it's heritary.
Posted by CaliforniaLyme (Member # 7136) on :
They are associated with many infectious diseases including RMSF and Ehrlichiosis!!!
Petechia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia * Find out more about navigating Wikipedia and finding information *Jump to: navigation, search Name of Symptom/Sign: Petechia Classifications and external resources A minor petechia. ICD-10 R23.3 ICD-9 782.7 A petechia (IPA pronunciation: [pə'tiki.ə]), plural petechiae (IPA pronunciation: [pə'tiki.aɪ]) is a small red or purple spot on the body, caused by a minor hemorrhage (broken capillary blood vessels).
Petechiae may be a sign of thrombocytopenia (low platelet counts). They also occur in circumstances when platelet function is inhibited (e.g., as a side effect of medications or during certain infections) or when excessive pressure is applied to tissue (e.g., when a tourniquet is applied to an extremity or with excessive coughing).
Petechiae should always be quickly investigated. They can be interpreted as vasculitis, an inflammation of the blood vessels, which requires immediate treatment to prevent permanent damage. Some malignancies can also cause petechiae to appear. Petechiae should be investigated by a physician within a day or so to rule out the more dangerous conditions. Dermatologists can be the most helpful specialists in these conditions because they can more easily identify if the condition is petechiae or some similar looking but less worrisome rash.
The significance of petechiae in children depends on the clinical context in which they arise. Petechiae in children can occur with viral infections. In this setting they do not necessarily signify serious illness. They are the hallmark of some possibly serious illnesses, however, such as meningococcemia, various causes of thrombocytopenia, and leukemia. Therefore their presence should not be ignored.
Posted by treepatrol (Member # 4117) on :
Babesiosis,Lyme,Mycoplasmas,even abx's,mepron.
Posted by sixgoofykids (Member # 11141) on :
Celiac Disease is hereditary. Thirty percent of the population carries the gene, and one percent develop the disease. Why don't you go get a blood test to see if you have it?
Many of the symptoms of celiac and Lyme overlap. Many of us with lyme have food sensitivities. I was totally gluten intolerant a year ago, but it has gone away with Lyme treatment. Of course, if it were celiac, it would not have gone away.
Posted by Aniek (Member # 5374) on :
I first knew of petichiae as a sign of low platelet counts.
A friend in high school had this, and needed to be hospitalized to receive infusions of blood. Her mother apparently had it undiagnosed for a while years before, so knew the symptoms.
But it seems to be common to some extent in people with Lyme and coinfections. I get some, but just a few. My friend was suddenly covered on her arms out of the blue.
Posted by disturbedme (Member # 12346) on :
I have a few of them myself.
I never knew what they were. I asked my dermatologist at one time, but I really don't remember exactly what she said. I seriously think she said they were "skin tags". She didn't seem to think anything of them.
That's interesting that they can be due to lyme or co-infections.
Posted by adamm (Member # 11910) on :
They can be caused by pretty much all of the most common TBI's,
as well as by many conditions to which healthy people can be
subject. I think mine are from babs.
Posted by Itsy_bitsyone (Member # 12635) on :
I have a few on my stomach and chest. No one has ever diagnosed them...but its pretty obvious...they are just teeny red marks...they popped up a few years ago...have not increased since then...but haven't gone away.
Posted by disturbedme (Member # 12346) on :
quote:Originally posted by adamm: They can be caused by pretty much all of the most common TBI's
What is TBI?
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