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Could this be leukemia?

Could this be leukemia?

I am an 18 year old female with a severe rash. its itchy, red, and bleeds easily i also bruise whenever i scratch it. i have missed several periods and am not pregnant. ive also had a non-productive cough for several weeks. also, the other day, i slept for twenty hours unexpectedly. What could this mean?
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It could mean any number of things...u ned to go to a Dr....my son has leukemia and he did not show any of the signs u just stated...that said there are a lot of dif signs, so i realey dont know....But i dont think u have leukemia i think there is something else goning on.....but im not a dr. and u need one....please go to dr...God Bless

  Valerie....
ps...keep me posted
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Hi.
The rash that you mentioned could be due to dermatitis brought about by many causes like exposure to harsh chemicals, allergy, etc.  Bleeding results from breaks in the skin from frequent scratching.  Bruising is also a result of frequent scratching.
Causes of amenorrhea (absence of menses) should be investigated further as there are various causes.  Hematologic diseases (blood diseases) can also cause amenorrhea, and should be ruled out.
It would be best to have yourself seen by your doctor for proper evaluation.
Good luck.
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