Patient's question:
Recently, my appetite has been poor, and I've been experiencing some swelling in my body. I feel completely exhausted. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it was kidney disease. Could you please tell me what symptoms are associated with Henoch-Sch?nlein purpura nephritis?Doctor's answer:
The symptoms of purpura nephritis are numerous, not just limited to the skin abnormalities of purpura. Symptoms should be categorized based on severity. Mild cases may present with microscopic hematuria and a small amount of proteinuria, without hypertension or kidney function damage. Moderate cases are often accompanied by hypertension and kidney function damage. Severe purpura nephritis involves hematuria, proteinuria, hypertension, and kidney function damage. It is advisable to consult a nephrologist for active diagnosis and symptomatic treatment.