Bruises on shins normal or GP

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My 4 year old has been a bit off for a week or so, prone to chest infections but nothing like that at the moment.

Tired, leg ache, tummy ache, thought possible a urine infection brewing - but over the last 24hrs she has bruises on her shin, possible some from legitimate bike rides, but more seem to be appearing, I wondered if they look like normal bruises or would they cause you concern?

I know you can't fully tell, picture is not super clear either - but opinions welcome.

How is she OP? Is everything okay?

Thanks for checking in, the consultant phoned & is waiting for a film test result, she talked about the nasty end they are checking for, as well as something called ITP as well as low level things.

I think we will hear tomorrow & she gave us a follow up appointment. Strange to go out, the hospital was empty, one in & one out into children's outpatients.

I think it will be fine, the consultant agreed the bruises were significant, in person they do look dramatic & with full picture I can see why they are checking her with bloods.

She is acting like she is a bit under the weather, but not super unwell so will keep a close eye & if don't hear back, she said to bring her back. So will follow up.

You must be super worried, I hope you get some answers soon.

Oh gosh op you must be worried, hopefully you get positive news tomorrow.

Any update?

Hope you hear some good news today

Any update OP? Hope she's okay.

They frighten the life out of you, don't they?

I had chronic childhood ITP that really will always be on my record for life. They may send her for a blood test. Please free to ask me about it but also please don't jump to the conclusions that it is ITP - my son also had bruising like your daughter and because of my background I got it checked and he was ok x

My daughter had similar at the same age. She had bloods done which showed she was susceptible to bruising. However as the test is so sensitive they repeat it 3 times before making a formal diagnosis. The first as I said was positive, the following two negative. The paediatrician concluded it was most likely a post viral change in the blood composition which had lead to an increase in her susceptibility to bruise. I had know idea a viral illness could cause such a reaction (she had no other symptoms, just cold in the weeks prior, but I wouldn't have said she was ill with it). I worried myself sick about the causes, but was relieved at the outcome and sure enough they disappeared and 3 years on, we've not seen anything similar again.

Sorry not to update earlier, first time back on here today, no real update - as final results not back. Consultant rang & said preliminary results have made her less concerned then she was on paper, so lots of positives there, but I won't fully breathe out until all results in.

I think the last poster about post viral makes sense, as she is super pale & off but not acting ill.

Will update Monday as if I don't hear will chase, she said to take her back in next week as well so will do.

Thanks all -

Oh good that sounds more reassuring x

Are they lumpy bruises? And are they bothering her?

That’s good news.
Hope you get brilliant news soon!

I am certainly not a medical expert but viruses can play around with things like platelets very briefly post virus

Hi OP hope all the results came back ok?

Hope all is well? Did you get to the bottom of this. Having a similar situation with my almost 4 year old, also had a similar thing happen last year after a nasty infection!x