Patient's question:
Recently, my appetite has been poor, and I've also noticed 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 what the symptoms of purpura nephritis are?Doctor's answer:
Hello! In patients with purpura nephritis, the gastrointestinal tract most commonly shows abdominal pain, accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and hematochezia. Hematemesis is occasionally observed. In children with purpura nephritis, secondary complications such as intussusception, intestinal obstruction, and intestinal perforation may sometimes occur. Symptoms of purpura nephritis.Second, the rash in patients with purpura nephritis is hemorrhagic and symmetrically arranged, appearing as red, spot-like lesions, often located on the lower limbs, particularly around the ankles and knee joints. It may also be seen on the buttocks and upper limbs. Symptoms of purpura nephritis.
Third, purpura nephritis can cause hypertension, accounting for 20% to 40% of hypertensive patients. Blood pressure is generally mildly to moderately elevated. Hypertension is often detected concurrently with urinary abnormalities. I hope my explanation is helpful to you. Wishing you good health.