Okay heres the deal, I am 17 years old and I will admit I over react when it comes to illnesses but now I am seriously thinking I may have Leukemia. For a while I have been get purple and red dots in random places on my skin, particullary on my legs, also I have recently gotten a lot of bruises and for no reason they light gray or purple and most have a dark purple raised bruise in the middle some with purple dots on my bruise. I counted and today I have over 27 large and small bruises all on my body. I also have a lot of those dots on my body which kinda resemble left over marks from a hickey looks like some ones attacked me with a purple pen. I am very concered about this. About 2 weeks ago I came down with some flu type sickness and got this pink dotted rash all over my stomach back and chest.I also have bad temperature and night sweats which I never get. I have been very tired as well and have had severe headaches.And I have had pains that feel like growin pains. I am not a healthy eater so maybe its anemia...but these bruises and dots have me really concerned. Please help me and give me your opinion

Hi libbyg2000

Go to the doctor immediately, ask for CBC w/diff and blood smear test.
Bruises does not mean you have Leukemia but you should meet the doctor to check your symptoms.
Sooner you get medical attention is much better for you.

Wish you healthy.

Thanks for the advice,I will go to the doctor as soon as possible, hopefully all of this is something small...

Our prays are with you Libby

Eventhough you have Leukemia, the treatment now is very promising especially for younger people.

However, I do wish that your symptoms do not represent Leukemia.

Wish you healthy