Hi Dr. When I was 6 ( almost 40yrs ago) I was diagnosed with ITP. The Dr. caring for me at that time removed my spleen and told my parents I was in remission. My concern now is that I am starting to bruise extremly easy and starting to get very small red spots on my lower extremities (several). Im worried that I may be out of remission. Is this something I should be concerned with? Should I see my local Dr? Thank you,Concerned in Kansas
Hi, Thank you for your query on Chat Doctor. Getting bruises and red spots may be a sign of an underlying bleeding into the skin which is seen in bleeding problems such as idiopathic thrombocytopenia. You need investigations such as complete blood picture, platelet count, and other clotting studies.Hence, I advise you to consult the doctor for physical examination and investigations. Hope I have answered your query. Regards.