Rash, Age 12 and Older
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have bruises (purpura) or tiny purple or red blood spots (petechiae) under the skin?
See significance of tiny purple or red spots if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Have you had any abnormal bleeding within the last 12 hours?
Yes Do you have other signs of a serious illness? These symptoms may include:
- Severe neck stiffness or pain.
- Confusion or very irritable.
- Very sleepy and hard to wake up.
- Ongoing nausea or vomiting.
- Eyes very sensitive to light (photophobia).
- Unsteady on your feet that keeps you from standing or walking (ataxia or vertigo).
- New double vision, blurred vision, or blind spots in your vision.
- Very rapid, difficult breathing.
- Severe pain.
- New and different skin rash or severe bruises.
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you have many new tiny purple or red spots (petechiae) or bruises without other symptoms?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: October 10, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology | |
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