Does allergic purpura spread to others?

Written by Li Jing
Rheumatology
Updated on October 24, 2024
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Firstly, allergic purpura is neither a genetic nor a contagious disease, so there is no need to worry about it being inherited or transmitted to others. It is an allergic reaction caused by drugs, food, or infections, typically manifested by bleeding and bruising on the skin and mucous membranes of the limbs, joint pain, and hematuria. Diagnosis requires the combination of clinical manifestations and related tests such as urinalysis. If it is merely a case of the skin type, it only necessitates bed rest and observation of the number and extent of bleeding points on the skin and mucous membranes without special treatment. If there are symptoms like black stools or proteinuria, bed rest is imperative along with the use of anti-allergy medications or corticosteroids to enhance treatment, continuing until the proteinuria resolves.

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Can people with allergic purpura eat chicken?

Patients with allergic purpura can eat chicken. In the diet of patients with allergic purpura, the general principle is to try to reduce the consumption of spicy foods and some potential irritants such as celery, coriander, and shiitake mushrooms, which should be eaten sparingly. Chicken is not considered an irritant and can be consumed. In addition to strict dietary precautions to avoid allergens, patients with allergic purpura should also avoid vigorous exercise and strictly avoid getting cold and infections, as both vigorous exercise and infections can potentially trigger acute episodes of allergic purpura.

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Are there many children with allergic purpura?

Firstly, allergic purpura is commonly found in adolescents and children, with children being the most commonly affected, particularly between the ages of 8 to 15. It typically occurs during the spring and autumn seasons. The most common clinical manifestations are bleeding spots on the lower limbs, hematuria, black stools, and joint pain, which are the most typical clinical presentations. If there are only bleeding spots on the skin, no special treatment is required at this time; rest in bed is necessary, and these bruises can be absorbed. Once the kidneys are involved, it indicates a relatively severe condition, and at this time, active and standard treatment is necessary, including the need to improve routine urine and kidney function indicators. If protein quantification is relatively high, then glucocorticoids are needed, combined with anti-allergic medication. (Medication should be taken under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Is allergic purpura nephritis contagious?

Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis and allergic purpura are not infectious diseases; there is no contagious element involved. Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis is actually kidney damage caused by allergic purpura, which is an allergic disease itself. Patients suffer from an abnormal immune response in the body’s immune system after coming into contact with allergenic drugs or foods, leading to necrotizing vasculitis. This disease is unrelated to pathogens. Generally, there is no direct damage to the kidneys caused by a specific pathogen in this disease, nor do patients carry pathogens that can cause Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis, such as bacteria or viruses, thus making the disease non-contagious.

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What should I do if allergic purpura causes vomiting?

Patients with allergic purpura who experience symptoms of vomiting need to be highly vigilant to determine if it is the gastrointestinal type of allergic purpura. In addition to observing the vomiting, we also need to check for symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea in the patient. Regarding treatment, we need to consider the use of corticosteroids. If the patient’s condition allows, immunosuppressants might also be needed. Dietary considerations are also very important; first, it is essential to maintain a light, liquid diet, avoid spicy or tough foods to manage the vomiting symptoms associated with allergic purpura. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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Can allergic purpura cause itching?

Allergic purpura is mainly seen in adolescents and children, with a higher incidence in spring and autumn. The most common cause is infection, followed by medications or food, which can also trigger an episode of allergic purpura. The most common symptoms include purpura on the skin and mucous membranes, abdominal pain, blood in stools, hematuria, or joint pain. The purpura primarily affects the limbs, rarely appears on the trunk, and is symmetrically distributed. At this time, the bleeding spots often have no symptoms, meaning there is no itching of the skin. However, when there is concomitant skin edema or hives, itching can occur.