Patient's question:
Recently, my appetite has been poor, and I've been experiencing some swelling in my body. I feel weak all over. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it was kidney disease. Could you please tell me the best way to treat purpura nephritis?Doctor's answer:
Hematuria, also known as purpura nephritis, is a hemorrhagic disease caused by an allergic reaction in the human capillaries. In addition to kidney manifestations, it is often accompanied by purpura on the skin, as skin purpura is relatively easy to detect and is usually the first symptom. Most cases appear as symmetrical, uneven-sized hemorrhagic spots on the distal limbs (upper or lower), slightly elevated above the skin surface, which can merge into larger patches and may be accompanied by mild itching, possibly due to allergies. At the same time, a weakened immune system and exposure to cold stimuli may also trigger this condition.