Patient's question:
My child is 10 years old and has been diagnosed with Henoch-Sch?nlein purpura nephritis. He has been taking herbal decoctions for almost a year now. Although his condition has fundamentally improved, I am very concerned about the potential side effects of the medicine harming his liver and kidneys. Does anyone know how long he needs to continue taking this medicine?What kind of help is needed: Does anyone know how long he needs to continue taking this medicine?
Doctor's answer:
Patients with allergic constitution often experience allergic reactions again when exposed to allergens. In such cases, it is advisable to take antiallergic medication for treatment. Allergic purpura is a microvascular vasculitic hemorrhagic disease. It manifests as skin petechiae, frequently recurring around the lower limb joints and buttocks, arranged symmetrically on both sides. They appear initially, vary in size, and have varying shades of color. They can merge into patches and generally gradually fade within a few months, but may recur repeatedly. Patients may also experience gastrointestinal symptoms.