Understanding Purpura & Other Hemorrhagic Conditions: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

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Purpura & Other Hemorrhagic Conditions

by Alike Medical Team ∙ Updated on June 13, 2023

Additional names

This group contains additional names: - Primary Thrombocytopenia - Thrombocytopenic Purpura - Qualitative Platelet Defects - Allergic Purpura - Evans' Syndrome - Secondary Thrombocytopenia - Posttransfusion Purpura

General

Purpura is a condition of red or purple discolored spots on the skin. The spots are caused by bleeding underneath the skin secondary to platelet disorders, vascular disorders, coagulation disorders and more. Purpura is a non specific finding and has many potential causes, including certain infections, congenital disorders, medications, inflammation in blood vessels, severe lack of vitamin C, recent blood transfusion, immune disorders and more.

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Signs & symptoms

purpura manifests as red or purple-colored spots on the skin or inside the mouth, that do not blanch on applying pressure. They measure 3–10 mm. Additional symptoms depend on the underlying cause.

Diagnosis

the diagnosis of purpura is usually made by a physical examination. Additional tests will be performed in order to diagnose the cause for your purpura, including blood tests and skin biopsy in some cases.

Treatment

treatment depends on the underlying cause for your purpura. Some cases need no treatment at all while others require hospitalization and medication therapy.

Note

☝ We provide information on prescription and over-the-counter medicines, diagnosis, procedures and lab tests. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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