ALLERGIC PURPURA
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Most cases of Allergic Purpura resolve completely
without treatment. Nonetheless, a hospital stay is required because
of the possibility of serious complications. Non-aspirin pain
relievers may be given for joint pain. Corticosteroids (like
prednisone) are sometimes used, although not all specialists agree
on their utility. Kidney involvement requires monitoring and
correction of blood fluids and electrolytes.
Patients with severe kidney complications may require a kidney
biopsy so that tissue can be analyzed. Even after all other symptoms
subside, elevated levels of blood or protein in the urine may
persist for months and require regular monitoring. Hypertension or
kidney failure may develop months or even years after the acute
phase of the disease. Kidney failure requires dialysis or
transplantation.
Plasmapheresis, which removes antibodies from the blood, has been
tried for Allergic Purpura with mixed results. |
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