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Red Brown Dots In Chest, Patches On Forearm, Turns Red After Bath, Blood Disorder Or Liver Problem
hi, My 22 months old son has pinhead size red brown dots in his chest they are not raised and don t seem to bother him they also come and go there is also larger patch on his forearm which can raise and become red after bath should I be concern ie blood disorder or liver problem ? He is very happy with no other symptoms Thank you
Fri, 8 Nov 2013
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These pinhead sized red brown dots may be petechiae which are an indication of low platelets- the cells that help the blood to clot. It would be advisable to have your son examined by a pediatrician immediately to confirm the same. Your doctor will also get a platelet count if they feel the need to do so after examination of your son.
Till then try to avoid any injuries or falls from happening.
Regards,
Dr. Sumeet.
Thank you for choosing HCM.
Will be glad to help.
These pinhead sized red brown dots may be petechiae which are an indication of low platelets- the cells that help the blood to clot. It would be advisable to have your son examined by a pediatrician immediately to confirm the same. Your doctor will also get a platelet count if they feel the need to do so after examination of your son.
Till then try to avoid any injuries or falls from happening.
Regards,
Dr. Sumeet.
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