What causes the purpura in HSP?
Nearly half the people who have Henoch-Schonlein purpura developed it after an upper respiratory infection, such as a cold. Other triggers include chickenpox, strep throat, measles, hepatitis, certain medications, food, insect bites and exposure to cold weather.
What is Henoch sherline purpura?
Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a condition that involves swelling (inflammation) of small blood vessels. The swollen blood vessels leak into the skin, joints, intestines, and kidneys. HSP is seen most often in children between ages 2 and 6. It occurs more often in boys.
How is Henoch Schonlein purpura diagnosed?
HSP is usually diagnosed based on the typical skin, joint, and kidney findings.
- Throat culture, urinalysis, and blood tests for inflammation and kidney function are used to suggest the diagnosis.
- A biopsy of the skin, and less commonly kidneys, can be used to demonstrate vasculitis.
Is Henoch Schonlein Purpura contagious?
Its exact cause is unknown. It might be triggered by bacterial or viral infections, medicines, insect bites, vaccinations or exposure to chemicals or cold weather. You may catch an infection that caused someone’s immune system to respond with HSP, but HSP itself isn’t contagious.
Can Henoch Schonlein Purpura come back?
About a third of children with HSP will experience a recurrence of symptoms within the first year after disease onset. In most cases, the recurrence is less severe and lasts a shorter period of time than the initial onset of symptoms.
Can Henoch Schonlein Purpura be cured?
There is currently no cure for HSP, but in most cases, the symptoms will resolve without treatment. A person may take steps to relieve and manage any joint pain, abdominal pain, or swelling they are experiencing. Pain can be initially managed with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Is Henoch Schonlein Purpura curable?
Can HSP come back years later?
Is HSP disease curable?
Is Henoch Schonlein Purpura lifelong?
In most children, the symptoms and signs of HSP go away within one month, though some children will have problems for three months or even longer. The purpura on the skin disappears – and usually does not leave any scars – and the joint pain and tummy pain go away. This is called remission.