Question 1

what is purpura
ill ness hsd :?

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Bruising: Purpura has many causes.  It appears as bruising of the skin.

Question 2

what is henoch-purpura deasease?

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Vasculitis : HSP is a vasculitis type of disease.

Question 3

could you explain what is henoch shonlien purpura sicknes?

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Rare immune disorder: Common in kids, manifests as skin red rash, arthritis and abdominal pain which resolves spontaneously in most usually in 4 mos, but may have persistence and organ involvement in some, such as kidneys etc. Elevated reactive proteins CRP usually seen. Exact cause unknown but may happen after infections.Adults may have kidney injury.Biopsy of skin or kidney may be diagnostic. Treatment is symptomatic

Question 4

what is thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (ttp)?

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Platelet disorder.: Ttp is a blood disorder in which platelets form small clots. Formation of these clots uses up so many platelets that platelet count becomes low. The clots can get stuck in small blood vessels and cause damage to red blood cells, causing anemia. Other symptoms of ttp include fever, kidney failure, & neurologic problems. The biological cause of ttp is still uncertain.

Question 5

could a doctor please explain what purpura hemorrhagica is?

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Depends: Are you asking about the disease in humans or horses. Pick the right doctor to inquire and they should be able to answer.
Wish you good health!

Question 6

what is an idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura ?

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Low platelets: Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (itp) is an immune-mediated problem that leads to a very low platelet count.  This leads to a very high risk of bleeding.  It is generally treated with immune suppressing medications such as steroids.

Question 7

what causes senile purpura?

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AKA solar purpura: Is a skin condition characterized by large, sharply outlined, .5-2 in, dark purplish-red bruises appearing on the back of the forearms and less often the hands.
It is  most common in elderly white persons. It is caused by sun-induced damage to the connective tissue of the skin.
No treatment is necessary as they typically fade over a period of up to 3 weeks.
If concerned, consult doc. Good luck.

Question 8

does purpura just appear in one spot

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Not usually: Purpura is generally due to low platelet counts or vascular fragility and both defects usually result in multiple areas, including mucus membranes are affected.

Question 9

is it possible for you to give me some info on henroch-schonlein purpura?

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IgA vasculitis: Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is purpura (pinpoint bleeding) in the skin caused by inflammation in blood vessels  (vasculitis) of the skin. In 2/3 of the cases, HSP follows an upper respiratory infection. HSP is most common in children &amp; is usually self-limited. In adults HSP has a tendency to be more severe. In a small minority of cases, HSP can cause severe kidney or bowel disease.

Question 10

i've been diagnosed with henoch shonlien purpura nephritis. what is this?

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Here are some...: Henoch-Shonlien purpura nephritis may be a part of HSP (Henoth-Shonlien purpura) involving the kidneys with some 5% of such affected may show renal functional impairment but only some !% progress to renal failure. HSP is a form of generalized inflammation of small vessels inclining to affect subcutaneous tissues, joints, GI tract, kidneys, even central nerve system. More? Ask Doctors timely.

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