Patient's question:
The child noticed red spots on their buttocks. The red spots turned purple after a day. The doctor diagnosed it as allergic purpura. After being hospitalized and receiving intravenous fluids, the swelling subsided, but joint and lower abdominal pain still persists. What treatment is needed?Doctor's answer:
Allergic purpura is a common pediatric disease, and there is no significant difficulty in its management. As long as it is treated by pediatricians in regular hospitals, it can be effectively managed. You can go to a children's hospital. It is recommended to have a face-to-face assessment by a dermatologist, consider traditional Chinese medicine and anti-allergic drug treatment, and if necessary, consider hormone therapy. The simple skin type has a good prognosis, while the gastrointestinal, joint, and kidney types require close observation, as they are prone to recurrence or are difficult to heal. It is recommended that you go to a regular tertiary hospital.