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Hemorrhagic rash



Hemorrhagic rash: Introduction

Any type of bleeding under the skin is a potential medical emergency because it may be a hemorrhagic rash that is caused by meningococcal septicemia (i.e. an extremely dangerous complication of meningococcal disease) or other severe hemorrhagic fevers (e.g. dengue fever). Although a local bleed under the skin in one location could simply be a bruise from a local injury, this type of skin bleeding needs immediate professional medical diagnosis because of the life-threatening possibilities.

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Causes of Hemorrhagic rash:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Hemorrhagic rash. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Causes of Types of Hemorrhagic rash:

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Hemorrhagic rash: Symptom Checker

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Diagnostic Guides for Hemorrhagic rash

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Hemorrhagic rash from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Hemorrhagic rash. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Hemorrhagic rash

Medical Books Excerpts
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • "Handbook of Diseases" (2003)
  • "Handbook of Diseases" (2003)
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

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Diagnostic tests for Hemorrhagic rash:

Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Hemorrhagic rash. Some of these are listed below :

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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)

During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Hemorrhagic rash. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:

  • When did you first notice the hemorrhagic rash?
  • Is the rash truly hemorrhagic? - One of the main examples of a hemorrhagic rash is the meningococcal rash from meningococcal disease (specifically the.
  • Type called meningococcal septicemia). The meningococcal rash has certain particular characteristics. It often starts out looking like lots of tiny blood spots under the skin. These spots will increase over time as more under-skin bleeding occurs. Gradually, the spots become bruises, and eventually become large red-purple areas of obvious bleeding. One of the main tests of the meningococcal rash is that it does not fade under pressure. In other words, the skin does not turn whiter or go paler under pressure. Unfortunately, this is not always true in the early stages of the rash, so the rash needs to be assessed regularly to avoid a misdiagnosis in the early stages. The pressure test involves pressing on the rash to see whether it fades. One convenient way is to press on the rash with a clear see-through drinking glass, to see through the glass how the rash
  • Responds. Whereas most rashes from allergies or viral infections
  • Will fade, the meningococcal rash does not fade (except in early
  • more questions...»

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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)

Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Hemorrhagic rash) may include:

  • Symptoms of meningococcal septicemia? - e.g. may start with cough, headache, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and then progress to spiking fevers, chills, aching joints and muscles. Later drowsiness, hemorrhagic rash most commonly on trunk and extremities but can be anywhere, and low blood pressure. May have stiff neck and dislike for light.
  • Symptoms of Dengue hemorrhagic fever? - e.g. disease has a mild start often with symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection (runny nose, cough, sore throat). This is then followed by an abrupt onset of hemorrhage into the skin and ear, bleeding nose, vomiting blood and passing black tarry stools (melena).
  • more symptoms...»

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Organs affected by Hemorrhagic rash:

The list of organs typically affected by Hemorrhagic rash may include, but is not limited to:

Detailed list of causes of Hemorrhagic rash

The list below shows some of the causes of Hemorrhagic rash mentioned in various sources:

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How Common are these Causes of Hemorrhagic rash?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Hemorrhagic rash. Of the 7 causes of Hemorrhagic rash that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 0 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 0 causes are "common" diseases
  • 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 1 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 6 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 7 causes of Hemorrhagic rash

Conditions listing symptoms: Hemorrhagic rash:

The following list of conditions have 'Hemorrhagic rash' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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  • Epidemic typhus ... hemorrhagic rash

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  • Meningococcal disease ... hemorrhagic rash

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  • Waterhouse-Friederichsen syndrome ... hemorrhagic rash

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  • Causes of Hemorrhagic rash Based on Risk Factors

    This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Hemorrhagic rash based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

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    Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Hemorrhagic rash?

    Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Hemorrhagic rash, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.

    Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :

    Classifications of Hemorrhagic rash:

    Subtypes of Hemorrhagic rash:

    Ecchymosis (1 cause)

    Medical Conditions associated with Hemorrhagic rash:

    Rash (900 causes), Skin symptoms (3491 causes), Skin problems (3250 causes)

    Symptoms related to Hemorrhagic rash:

    Skin rash (900 causes), Bleeding under skin (58 causes), Bleeding symptoms (1206 causes), Dengue haemorrhagic fever, Ecchymosis (1 cause), Platelets

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