Author:
John Stephens
Date Of Creation:
24 January 2021
Update Date:
2 July 2024
Content
Hemorrhagic spots are small purple or red spots on the skin that result from damage to the subcutaneous capillaries - capillaries are the ends of blood vessels that form a microscopic network that carries oxygen from the blood to the cells. Essentially, petechiae are small bruises. Stress-induced hemorrhagic specks that rupture capillaries are fairly common and not worrying. However, petechiae can be a symptom of a more serious problem. Therefore, you should see your doctor if the petechiae is present for no reason. It should be noted that you cannot treat petechiae at home; The best way to treat a petechiae is to treat the cause instead of treating it itself.
Steps
Part 1 of 2: Determine the cause
Identify minor causes. One cause of petechiae is prolonged exertion. For example, a prolonged coughing attack or an intense crying spell can lead to petechiae. Hemorrhagic spots can also appear when you are vomiting or exercising when lifting weights. This is also a common symptom after giving birth.
Examination of medicines. Certain medications can be the cause of petechiae. For example, anticoagulants like Warfarin and Heparin can cause petechiae. Similarly, drugs of the naproxen group such as Aleve, Anaprox and Naprosyn can also cause petechiae.- Some other drugs that can cause petechiae include Quinine, Penicillin, Nitrofurantoin, Carbamazepine, Desipramine, Indomethacin, and Atropine.
- If you think that one of the medications is the cause of the petechiae, talk to your doctor. Your doctor can evaluate whether you need to take that medication or whether you can switch to another medication.
Check for infectious diseases. Some infectious diseases can also cause petechiae. Bacterial and fungal infections can all cause petechiae, such as infectious mononucleosis, erythema (erythema), strep throat, sepsis caused by meningococcal disease, as well as many other less infectious microorganisms.
Identify other diseases or deficiencies. Hemorrhagic spots can be symptoms of other diseases that affect blood clotting, such as leukemia and other bone marrow cancers. Hemorrhagic spots can also be caused by a deficiency of vitamin C (or scurvy) or a deficiency of vitamin K - two vitamins necessary for complete blood clotting.- Note that some medical treatments, such as chemotherapy, can also cause petechiae.
Conduct a diagnosis to detect idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. The disease causes clotting problems, as it removes some of the platelets from the blood. Physicians who do not know the exact mechanism of this pathology should use the term "idiopathic" (meaning that the cause has not been determined).
- This disease can cause petechiae and purpura because platelets often work to connect small tears in the blood vessels. When there is not enough platelets, the blood cannot fully regenerate blood vessels, leading to bleeding under the skin. This leads to small red spots (petechiae) or large blood spots (called purpura).
Part 2 of 2: Knowing what to do
See your doctor. If you are healthy but see new petechiae appearing for no apparent reason (have never been vomiting, exercised or did anything to explain petechiae) then you should see your doctor. Although petechiae usually go away on their own if you don't have the disease, it's best to determine if there's an underlying cause.
- It is extremely important to bring your child to the doctor if he or she has an unexplained petechiae and the petechiae spreads into a large patch on the young person.
Treatment of the underlying pathology. If you have an infection or have petechiae, the best way to treat petechiae is to cure it. Your doctor can help you determine which medicine is best for you.
Protect yourself as you get older. In the elderly, the coagulation system is often less effective so even minor trauma can cause significant petechiae. One way to prevent petechiae in the elderly is to try to avoid injury. Of course this is unavoidable, but you should try to avoid unnecessary risks.
- For example, if you have trouble balancing, consider using a crutch or a cane.
Try a cold compress. This can cause the petechiae from trauma, injury or exertion to go away, but it does not treat the underlying problem that is causing the petechiae. A cold feeling can help reduce inflammation and reduce later petechiae.
- To use a cold compress, wrap an ice pack in a towel or towel and then apply it to the area of the petechiae for 15-20 minutes or less if you can't stand it long. Do not apply the ice pack directly to the skin to avoid damaging the skin.
- You can also apply cold water-soaked towels to the area where the petechia is located.
Wait for the petechiae to heal. The main way to get rid of petechiae is to wait for them to heal on their own. After the underlying cause is treated, the petechiae will fade. advertisement
