Hemorrhagic rash

Under the rash understand various changes in the skin of a person. It is the first sign of an evolving disease. Hemorrhagic rash is caused by rupture of the walls of the blood capillaries. When pressed, it does not disappear and does not even turn pale. At the heart of the ailment lies multiple microthrombogenesis, causing damage to the vessels of the skin, as well as internal organs (intestines and kidneys). Most often, hemorrhagic rash occurs in the form of dots, thin strips or large spots of purple, violet, black or blue. Small lesions are called "petechiae", and larger ones are called "ecchymosis" or "purpura." In medical practice, most often there are rashes on the legs, which greatly complicates the diagnosis of the disease, since this symptom is characteristic of many ailments.

Hemorrhagic rash can be caused by hereditary or infectious diseases, the use of steroids, as well as all sorts of disorders that affect the blood vessels. Age-related changes are considered one of the reasons for the onset of the disease. In children under five years, hemorrhagic rash may indicate a serious microvessel disease. Treatment of the disease is carried out in a hospital environment, and, as a rule, has a favorable outcome.

Hemorrhagic vasculitis is a serious disease in which the vessels of the skin, digestive tract, joints and kidneys are affected. This disease is mainly affected by children from 4 to 12 years who have suffered angina, scarlet fever, acute respiratory viral infection, hypothermia, trauma, food allergy or vaccinated.

Manifestation

The disease begins with characteristic skin rashes - small sinew elements that do not disappear when pressed. Usually the rash appears on the surfaces of the extremities, near the joints, on the buttocks, less often on the face, trunk, feet and palms. It can be of different intensity - from multiple to single elements. After the disappearance of the rash on the body remains pigmentation, accompanied by peeling.

The second sign is joint damage. This ailment is observed in 2/3 of patients mainly on the first week of illness. The lesion can cause both short-term pains and inflammation. The disease is mainly large joints (ankle and knee).

The third sign is pain in the abdomen. Usually it is moderate, without inducing digestion. However, in rare cases, it arises suddenly, paroxysmal, resembling intestinal colic. Pain can be repeated several times during the day. Often there is vomiting, nausea, unstable stool, temperature. Quite rare are gastric or intestinal bleeding.

Sometimes, with hemorrhagic vasculitis , renal and other organs are affected.

Hemorrhagic vasculitis. Treatment

With this disease, you should always keep bed rest. Prescribed desensitizing drugs (antihistamines, salicylates), and in severe cases - corticosteroids, the course of treatment is from 4 to 8 weeks. It is also recommended to use vasocompacting drugs ("Ascorbic acid", "Calcium chloride", "Routine").

A petechial rash occurs due to blood diseases and the immune system that cause thrombocytopenia. Papules appear on the third day of the disease in the area of the shoulder girdle and on the surface of the chest. Quite often there is bleeding from the gums and nose. A characteristic feature is the defeat of the kidneys, in which patients complain of pain in the lower back. In severe cases, intestinal bleeding and vomiting appear. Often there is hyperemia of the neck and face. Omsk haemorrhagic fever is characterized by gastric, uterine, pulmonary, nasal, intestinal bleeding.

Help with disease

Patients who have a hemorrhagic rash, need qualified medical care. Before the arrival of medical personnel, at a high temperature the patient is recommended to apply a cold compress to his head and give antipyretics. Drug treatment is prescribed exclusively by the doctor after the necessary examination and identification of the features of the disease.