Vascular Purpura Symptoms & Diagnosis

Symptoms

Symptoms may last for 4 to 6 weeks. These may include:

Skin rash of reddish-purple spots, usually on the buttocks or legs, occasionally on the elbows that is not itchy
Pain in the joints, especially knees and ankles
Abdominal pain
Blood or protein in the urine caused by kidney inflammation
Swelling of the ankles
Swelling of the scrotum in males
Fever
Blood in the stool
Vomiting

Diagnosis

Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam. Tests may include:

Blood tests
Urinalysis
Stool sample
Skin biopsy from an area of the rash

Skin Biopsy

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