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Does The Petechia Need Immediate Medical Attention?
i woke suddenly from a dream, went to the bathroom and see petechia (very bright and plentiful) on both legs between ankle and knee. i have diagnosis of Venous Insufficiency, Great Saphenous dilatation and doctor has recommended ablation. i have appointment next week, but just took a 5.5 hour flt across country and will return on 6.0 flt Sat. I m wondering if i have a medical emergency?
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
Hi.
As per your case history of petechie, my treatment advice is -
1. Don't worry about it. It is not medical emergency.
2. Take a vitamin c supplement once daily for 3 months.
3. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily.
4. Other treatment options are oral calcium dobisilate, multivitamins taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
As per your case history of petechie, my treatment advice is -
1. Don't worry about it. It is not medical emergency.
2. Take a vitamin c supplement once daily for 3 months.
3. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily.
4. Other treatment options are oral calcium dobisilate, multivitamins taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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