Question
A child has been diagnosed with allergic purpura, with normal blood and urine test results since the onset. After seven days in the hospital, the rash has completely subsided. The medical history shows that the child has had recurrent tonsillitis and has previously been treated with a combination of antibiotics and hormone drugs. How should post-diagnosis care be conducted for a child with allergic purpura?
Answer
Allergic purpura is a common disease that can be cured but has the possibility of recurrence. The average course of the disease is about 4 weeks (1 to 6 weeks), and the duration is influenced by various factors, including whether vital organs are involved, the severity of the acute phase, and whether there have been recurrent episodes. The course for simple skin and joint types is shorter, about 1 to 2 weeks; abdominal type lasts about 3 to 5 weeks; while renal type may last for 4 to 5 years or more. The prognosis for skin and joint types is usually better; if abdominal type does not lead to intussusception