Question 1

where can i find any information on henoch schonlein purpura?

Accepted Answer

Hsp info: Hsp is a form of vasculitis that typically affects children. Adults can be affected too. More info can be found at http://kidshealth.Org/parent/medical/heart/hsp.Html.

Question 2

can autoimmune cause henoch schonlein purpura?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is autommune: Vasculitis below the waste, possible renal involvement.  It an autoimmune disease that can be bad.  Most patients will have a short lived course.

Question 3

how do integrative doctors treat henoch schonlein purpura?

Accepted Answer

HSP: There is no specific treatment. Most cases go away on their own without treatment. If symptoms persist, your doctor may recommend therapy with corticosteroids such as prednisone.

Question 4

are kids who had henoch-schonlein purpura at risk of getting jra/jia couple years later? is there any connection?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: There is a higher incidence of arthritis occuring after the disease.  It is rarely rheumatoid arthritis.

Question 5

i was diagnosed with henoch schonlein purpura even though 3 biopsies didn't immunofluoresce. is it possible i was diagnosed wrong?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In the absence of demonstrated IgA vasculitis in at least one section, i would have misgivings about the accuracy of your diagnosis. However, pathologists who seldom do immunofluorescence in their labs may run into technical problems that interfere. It's a tough call and this is one more reason you need a multispecialist team.

Question 6

for the disease henoch-schonlein purpura, what specialist doctor should be seen?

Accepted Answer

An immunologist: this disorder is an immune disorder, and a pediatric or adult immunologist is the most appropriate specialist to  follow and treat a patient.

Question 7

can the petichiae of haemophilus meningitis  vs henoch-schonlein-purpura be distinguished clinically?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: No clinician would take chances. The history and symptoms would tilt the balance either way. Most patients end up having a lumbar puncture if there is any clinical suspicion for meningitis. Remember that rashes may be in different stages and that will make impossible to differentiate.

Question 8

henoch schonlein purpura symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Vasculitis: Usually renal problem with blood inurine, elevated sed rate, abdominal pain, urologic type problems and red confluent rash (purpura is bleeding under the skin not a superficial rash).

Question 9

how common is henoch schonlein purpura?

Accepted Answer

Henoch Schoenlein: Not very common. In the us about 15 people in 100, 000 develop henoch schoenlein purpura, but it varies in different countries.  In england it's 20 people in 100, 000. It primarily affects children between 2 and 13 years of age, but adults can be affected as well.

Question 10

what can you know about henoch-schonlein purpura (hsp)?

Accepted Answer

Joint pain ; rash: Petechiae and purpura (red to purple dot and bumps) along with joint pain or infrequently with abdominal pain.  The whole process often resolves spontaneously.
Uncommon complications include glomerulonephritis and intussusception.

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