What are purpura

What Is Purpura?

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Purple patches on the skin and organs are indicative of purpura. The purpura condition may also appear on the inner lining of the mouth. The New York Times Health Guide explains that purpura is caused by the rupture and eventual leakage of …

Is there any inflammation seen?

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No inflammation is seen.

How to Treat Purpura

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･ 1 Increase the platelet count to a safe level. This should be the immediate goal of any treatment of… ･ 2 Administer corticosteroids such as oral prednisone or intravenous methylprednisolone as the preferred… ･ 3 Use intravenous immun…

Related Questions Answered on Y!Answers

Why do I get purpura when I drink beer, cider and champagne?

Q: Over the last 5 months every time I drink alcohol I get a blood spot purpura. This predominantly occurs when I drink beer, cider or champagne. Why oh why does this happen?

A: I would suspect an allergy to sulphites, which are added as an additional preservative in some alcoholic beverages, but are naturally occuring to some degree or another in most (especially non-liquor types, though I dont recall the reason – I haven’t had a drink in years in part due to this – I always looked like I had black eyes)

What to expect with a diagnosis of Purpura Fulmicans and Lupus Anticoagulant w/possible Phophosilid syndrome?

Q: My 20 month old daughter was recently diagnosed with this in a Children’s Hospital she was sent to. I’ve looked on line, but I can’t find anything on living with it, life expectancy, or any preventative measures to take. All I can find is some descriptions and a few pictures. I know it’s rare, but surely someone can give me some advice.Thanks.

A: God, I’m so sorry about the diagnosis. Purpura Fulmicans is usually associated with some underlying infection such as meningitis. It can decrease the blood flow/pressure, sometimes causing digits to be amputated. The Lupus Anticoagulant/Antiphospholipid Syndrome is a clotting disease that can be treated with blood thinners/aspirin. Blood clots are common in people with APS and early onset usually implies greater complications. The primary issue is finding the underlying cause of the Purpura Fulmicans and treating it. Usually this will subside after the cause is treated. APS is a different story and is a lifelong issue. There is a much higher rate of heart attack and stroke in people with APS, however, with vigilant treatment lifespan can be normal.My wife has APS and Lupus and is doing just fine. She has had two blood clots and a heart attack but survived them all because we knew what was going on.

What kind of testing should be done for repeat purpura/ecchymoses?

Q: I have had two episodes of ecchymoses / purpura within the last couple months. Both times there was no trauma to the area. The first time the area was the size of my fist, although I had had a couple drinks and tylenol so that could explain that one. The second time it was the size of a silver dollar – I haven’t had a drink in several weeks and no pain relievers for four days. Should I have a doctor look into this? If so, what should they be testing for? As additional info, I’m a 30yo female with PCOS on 1500mg of metformin and yasmin low dose birth control. I have factor five leiden.. is this possibly the cause? Any info or advice is appreciated. Thanks!

A: I don’t think that it is at all unusual that you would want to know the workup. There could be several possible causes, and if I understand your question correctly, you are searching for not only causes but which specific tests would be ordered. Furthermore, you are probably curious as to what a prudent doctor would test for given this and no other mentioned symptoms. While I do not know the answers to these questions, I would still definitely recommend going to see your doctor, while you still have it if possible, or if not, then take a picture. I don’t think it is factor five leiden that is causing it, as this is something different from factor five deficiency. The defeciency could possibly cause it, but probably not the more common factor five leiden.