Does allergic purpura cause vomiting?

Written by Yang Ya Meng
Rheumatology
Updated on October 21, 2024
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Patients with allergic purpura may experience symptoms of vomiting. Patients with the gastrointestinal type of allergic purpura may exhibit symptoms such as vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. The gastrointestinal type is considered a severe form of allergic purpura because it affects critical internal organs and the intestines. In treatment, besides using anti-allergic methods to reduce rashes, it is also necessary to use corticosteroids to reduce inflammation and control gastrointestinal symptoms. Additionally, immunosuppressants such as mycophenolate mofetil can be used to control the gastrointestinal response. Meanwhile, patients should adhere to a strict fasting regimen until symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea improve. (Medication should be administered under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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Do you need to be hospitalized for allergic purpura?

Whether patients with allergic purpura need to be hospitalized mainly depends on the severity of their condition. For mild cases of allergic purpura, also known as purely dermal allergic purpura, where the main clinical manifestation is a rash primarily on the lower limbs, outpatient treatment is sufficient. However, if the patient has gastrointestinal or renal types of allergic purpura, hospitalization is required. The gastrointestinal type of allergic purpura involves significant symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea, while the renal type is characterized by symptoms like edema and significant proteinuria. If allergic purpura affects internal organs, the digestive tract, or kidneys, hospital treatment is necessary.

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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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Is allergic purpura contagious?

Allergic purpura is not a contagious disease; it is an autoimmune disorder, and therefore it is not transmissible. This condition is a self-limiting disease commonly found in adolescents and children. It mainly comes in four types: simple, renal, abdominal, and articular. Common symptoms include purpura on the limbs and body, and it may also involve abdominal pain, joint pain, and hematuria among other organ impairments. During the acute phase, bed rest is required. Sometimes, when the kidneys are affected, corticosteroids are necessary for timely treatment. If there is joint swelling and pain, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be used to alleviate pain, and antispasmodic analgesics can be used for abdominal pain.

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What should I do if I have allergic purpura and my legs hurt?

Patients with allergic purpura who experience leg pain indicate the development of the arthritic type of allergic purpura. Firstly, strict bed rest should be enforced in daily life to reduce the burden on the joints. Secondly, active treatment of the primary cause of allergic purpura should be pursued, which can include taking medications like desloratadine dispersible tablets to reduce the rash. Subsequently, anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, such as diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets, can be taken to alleviate leg pain. If the symptoms do not significantly improve with these measures, the use of a small dose of corticosteroids may be considered if necessary. (Medication should be administered under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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Is allergic purpura nephritis contagious?

Kidney damage caused by allergic purpura is called allergic purpuric nephritis. The main mechanism of allergic purpuric nephritis is the deposition of immune complexes in the kidneys, causing hematuria, proteinuria, edema, and hypertension. Severe cases of purpuric nephritis may also lead to renal failure. Additionally, patients with allergic purpuric nephritis exhibit systemic symptoms such as skin purpura, abdominal pain, joint pain, and melena. Allergic purpuric nephritis usually occurs in children, and it is not contagious. Unlike viral hepatitis, tuberculosis, and dysentery, it does not spread through respiratory, digestive, or blood pathways.