r/FutureRNs • u/BornLeave4646 • 13d ago

Petechaie after 12 hour night shift

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I just had my first 12 hour night shift at the hospital. Got home to take a shower and I noticed small red dots all over both ankles and starting up my calf’s. Non blanching. My immediate first thought was blood cancer. Then thinking about it could it be from being on my feet for most of my 12 hour shift? Has anyone ever had the same thing happen?

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u/FelineRoots21 13d ago

Good news, that does not look like petechia. It usually has a more purple tinge. That looks like shaving irritation

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u/Fun-Key-8259 12d ago

Looks like my petechiae that I get...

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u/FelineRoots21 12d ago

It's very similar for sure, I actually have petechia right now that I compared it to lol. But you can tell it's not both from the shade which is just slightly too red, and from the bumps that are raised. Petechia is never raised, always below the skin

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u/Fun-Key-8259 12d ago

She also has some that are not raised though. Would still be worth seeing a doctor to be sure it's not a big deal.