Patient's question:
On the 7th day of the illness, there were large purple spots below the knees, but they have already faded. The hospital prescribed Qingzi Mixture, calcium supplements, and vitamin C. The test results are mostly normal. Today, the left eye is swollen. Do I need to be hospitalized? Help from Caihu: To see how the condition is, do I need to be hospitalized?Doctor's answer:
Hello; Purpura is a general term for the change in color of the skin and mucous membranes after they are scratched. The clinical manifestations include petechiae, purpura, and ecchymosis. They are generally not elevated above the skin surface, except in allergic purpura when they may slightly protrude. Initially, they appear purplish-red, non-blanching under pressure, and gradually turn lighter, eventually turning yellow and fading after about two weeks. If allergic purpura is not treated in time, it can lead to allergic purpura nephritis. If left untreated, it may result in life-threatening complications.