ALLERGIC PURPURA SYMPTOMS |
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The onset of Allergic Purpura may be preceded by a
headache, fever, and loss of appetite. Most patients first develop
an itchy skin rash. The rash is red, either flat or raised, and may
be small and freckle-like. The rash may also be larger, resembling a
bruise. Rashes become purple and then rust colored over the course
of a day, and fade after several weeks. Rashes are most common on
the buttocks, abdomen, and lower extremities. Rashes higher on the
body may also occur, especially in younger children.
Joint pain and swelling is common, especially in the knees and
ankles. Abdominal pain occurs in almost all patients, along with
blood in the body waste (feces). About half of all patients show
blood in the urine, low urine volume, or other signs of kidney
involvement. Kidney failure may occur due to widespread obstruction
of the capillaries in the filtering structures called glomeruli.
Kidney failure develops in about 5% of all patients, and in 15% of
those with elevated blood or protein in the urine.
Less common symptoms include prolonged headache, fever, and pain and
swelling of the scrotum. Involvement of other organ systems may lead
to heart attack (myocardial infarction), inflammation of the
pancreas (pancreatitis), intestinal obstruction, or bowel
perforation. |
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