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Hsp(adult) w/ongoing minor kidney & severe gi/joint symptoms. is the hsp is in remission when the petechiae goes away? i get them every few wks

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Dr. Corey Clay answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: HSP can be ongoing in the absence of petechae. GI and joint symptoms are as predictive of active disease as the rash.

Answered 3/5/2015

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Not necessarily: It is in remission when all symptoms are controlled, not just the skin issues.

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