When should I be concerned about a bruise on my toddler?
Some indications that bruising should be evaluated by a doctor include: Large bruises that are raised and seem out of proportion to the injury that caused it (for example, a huge bruise for a small bump against a table) Unexplained bruises that occur without any known fall or injury2.
What do Leukemia bruises look like on toddler?
Bruising and bleeding A child with leukemia may bleed more than expected after a minor injury or nosebleed. The child may also bruise easily. They may have small red spots on the skin, or petechiae, which occur due to tiny blood vessels that have bled.
What were your child’s first signs of leukemia?
What are the symptoms of leukemia in children?
- Pale skin.
- Feeling tired, weak, or cold.
- Dizziness.
- Headaches.
- Shortness of breath, trouble breathing.
- Frequent or long-term infections.
- Fever.
- Easy bruising or bleeding, such as nosebleeds or bleeding gums.
Why does my child have bruises on her back?
Possible reasons for frequent bruising in children include: Vascular disorders: a problem with your child’s blood vessels. Platelet disorders: a problem with the blood cells that help blood to clot (platelets), such as low platelets following an illness), or more rarely, a serious conditions such as leukaemia.
What were your child’s lymphoma symptoms?
What are the symptoms of childhood lymphoma?
- recurrent fevers.
- excessive sweating at night.
- unintentional weight loss.
- persistent fatigue and lack of energy.
- generalised itching or a rash.
- chronic cough/breathlessness (due to swollen lymph gland in chest)
- bowel changes/blockage (due to swollen glands in abdomen).
Why do I have bruises on my lower spine?
Back Injury Injuries are probably the most common cause of spinal bruising. Sports injuries or car accident injuries (even simple fender benders) can jar your body and force things out of alignment. Sometimes the bruising won’t be immediately apparent. Bruises may appear days or weeks after an injury.
Is it normal for toddlers to get bruises?
Just remember that bruising in kids (once they can crawl) is completely normal; almost every child has them. “If they’re not accompanied by broken blood vessels or located in unusual places and your child doesn’t seem to be in an excessive amount of pain, then it is probably nothing to worry about,” says Dr. Dixon.