Is allergic purpura contagious?

Written by Liu Li Ning
Rheumatology
Updated on September 14, 2024
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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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Is allergic purpura with abdominal pain easy to treat?

Allergic purpura with abdominal pain, also known as abdominal allergic purpura, involves gastrointestinal symptoms associated with allergic purpura, primarily characterized by episodic severe abdominal pain, usually around the navel or lower abdomen, and may sometimes be accompanied by vomiting. Treatment typically involves bed rest, actively identifying the cause, controlling infections, and supplementing relevant vitamins. It's also important to check for any symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding. If there are signs of gastrointestinal bleeding, strict dietary management is necessary, blood transfusions may be required when needed, and the healing of the gastrointestinal tract must be monitored. Medications to suppress acid or protect the gastric mucosa could be considered. Generally, the prognosis for allergic purpura is favorable, though very few severe cases may experience gastrointestinal complications such as bleeding, intussusception, or even necrosis. Although the prognosis is generally good, relapse is common. (Please use medications under the guidance of a professional physician and do not self-medicate.)

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Can allergic purpura be inherited?

Allergic purpura is mostly caused by exposure to infections, medications, or foods, leading to skin and mucous membrane ecchymoses, which are essentially petechiae and a manifestation of vasculitis. It falls under autoimmune diseases, not genetic diseases, and thus is not contagious. Bacterial, viral, mycoplasmal, or parasitic infections are the most common causes. Secondarily, medications and foods can also trigger allergic purpura, such as high-protein foods like seafood and milk. Therefore, if there are symptoms like ecchymoses on the lower extremities accompanied by joint pain, or signs of blood in the stool or black stool, it is necessary to complete routine blood tests, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and autoimmune antibody tests to rule out other autoimmune diseases. During the acute phase, it is advisable to rest in bed, eat a light diet, avoid infection, and use corticosteroids for anti-allergy treatment if necessary.

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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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Does allergic purpura spread to others?

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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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.)