Question 1

henoch schonlein purpura symptoms?

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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 2

how common is henoch schonlein purpura?

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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 3

what is the definition or description of: henoch schonlein purpura?

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HSP: Henoch-schonlein purpura (hsp) is a type of inflammation of the blood vessels (vasculitis) most often seen in children. It can present with petechiae or purpura on the skin, joint pain, and abdominal pain.  Most patients do well and fully recover, but in some cases there can be damage to the kidneys and other organs so close follow up is required.

Question 4

what to do if i have henoch-schonlein purpura and i was wondering if i could still join the army?

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Depends on variables: Most who develop HSP will have a transient illness that will occasionally involve changes in kidney function.A few will have long term kidney issues after the initial illness subsides. If you have no such issues, HSP in the past should not be a problem.If you have any long term problems with the disease it will.

Question 5

can autoimmune cause henoch schonlein purpura?

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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 6

how do integrative doctors treat henoch schonlein purpura?

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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 7

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 8

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 9

heredity play a role in henoch schonlein purpura?

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Slight: There may be a slight increased risk inrelatives, but not enough to worry about it. Answer is googlable.

Question 10

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

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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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