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Red spots like petechiae

2018-07-05 17:35:55
Today i went for one research program where they took my blood pressure and after that i noticed red coloured spots in that region where they tied cuff ...i had viral fever with thrombocytopenia 3-4 months ago...is it normal
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The red coloured spots in the body can be due to allergy or anaphylaxis in the body. The spota can be due to deranged coagulation  profile or reduced platelet count.
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consult a physician and assess the spots for allergy or due to reduced platelet count.

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