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Petechiae with normal blood count

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Mrworrier91 · 01/05/2020 10:06

Good day! last summer 2019, I found something like a small red dot on my arm (only one dot) it doesn't go pake when pressed. Later, I Googled it and it gave me a term called "petechiae" from that moment, I read, Googled until I found out that Leukemia is one of the possible causes of petechiae, it gave me a complete shock, my heart beats fast, I became anxious, worried, paranoid about these symptoms, from that moment I started being so anxious about leukemia, I suffered depression, anxiety attacks, and lastly being a hypochondriac. I am worried because leukemia is a very serious disease and I freaked out because I'm afraid to have those illness because I'm still young and I still have dreams in life.

We visited a gp and requested a blood tests including cbc. My blood test came out normal, my wbc are fine, my rbc are fine, I asked 2 gp's to ask for opinion, and they both said the blood tests are normal. And I feel relieved.

Now I have a petechiae on my hips, take note. My case do not appear in clusters, they don't appear in clusters they only appear as one dot and they appear occasionally, still I am worried beacuse I don't think it's normal. I am worried about leukemia and other terminal illnesses related to petechiae.

I have petechiae which is associated with leukemia and its freaking the hell out of me. I don't experience such symptoms such as general weakness, I don't even look pale, my blood tests are fine last year, I do not experience shortness of breath. I am generally feeling well, but I'm still worried about petechiae because it is a "symptom" of leukemia according to Google. And I'm literally scared and worried because I'm still young.

Guys any advice? Ideas? Thank you in advance🙂

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Wolfgirrl · 01/05/2020 10:25

Could it be a cherry angioma? I have loads of them

Adelie0404 · 01/05/2020 10:30

Could it be a Campbell de Morgan spot? Bright pink. Supposed to come with aging but I've had a few since my 20s. Don't go though.

EmergencyPractitioner · 01/05/2020 10:47

Has the original red dot gone?

ElectricTonight · 01/05/2020 10:52

I have one on my arm , and a couple on my thigh. I'm sure it's just a little broken blood vessel? It sounds like you have got anxiety, just think all bloods are ok so it's nothing sinister, if it was then it would have shown up.

SagaBauer · 01/05/2020 10:55

I would be reassured that you don't have other symptoms of leukemia, a normal blood count and 2 GP's have reviewed you and thought everything was ok?

I hate the MN usual of "you need to see someone because of your anxiety" but if you are constantly worrying about this and it is affecting you, then you do need some help.

hopeishere · 01/05/2020 11:03

I've loads of red dots. If your blood tests are ok then it's highly unlikely to be leukaemia. Address your health anxiety.

Mrworrier91 · 03/05/2020 05:22

@Wolfgirrl
Negative sir/ma'am, it's a flat red spot that do not go pale when pressed. Thanks for the effort of answering I appreciate it❤️

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Mrworrier91 · 03/05/2020 05:28

Nope🙂. Thanks for answering 😊 @Adelie0404

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ToLiveInPeace · 03/05/2020 05:45

I have a lot of these, including a lot of really tiny speckles that have appeared recently, plus a lots of small bruises. My blood tests were OK, doctors say I'm fine, so I try to mostly ignore it. I understand your worries - and keeping an eye on the situation seems wise - but trying to accept it's just part of how I am seems to be the thing to do. Take care.

scochran · 03/05/2020 06:12

Go and see a dermatologist, it may not be what you think it is.

Mrworrier91 · 05/05/2020 04:44

@EmergencyPractitioner yes, it disappeared a day after I noticed it. Thanks for answering🙂

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Mrworrier91 · 05/05/2020 12:25

@ElectricTonight noted, thanks for answering🙂

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