Henoch-Schonlein Purpura - Cause - Diagnosis - Symptoms - Treatment
Information on the cause, diagnosis, symptoms and treatment of Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP), which is also known as anaphylactoid purpura or vascular purpura. Henoch-Schonlein purpura is one of types of vasculitis that can also cause rashes and purple spots on the skin, arthritis pain, pain in the abdomen, and kidney problems.
Henoch-Schonlein purpura (Anaphylactoid purpura)
Henoch-Schonlein purpura is a type of vasculitis and inflammatory response within the blood vessel that has symptoms of purple spots on the skin, joint pain, gastrointestinal symptoms, and glomerulonephritis. It is usually seen in children ( more commonly boys than in girls), but people of any age may be affected. Many have had an upper respiratory illness in the previous weeks.
Henoch-Schonlein purpura is a type of vasculitis and inflammatory response within the blood vessel that has symptoms of purple spots on the skin, joint pain, gastrointestinal symptoms, and glomerulonephritis. It is usually seen in children ( more commonly boys than in girls), but people of any age may be affected. Many have had an upper respiratory illness in the previous weeks.
Henoch-Schonlein purpura on the lower legs (Image)
Henoch-Schonlein Purpura: This disorder usually presents with red to purple bumps on the legs, often accompanied by aching in the joints and fever. This condition follows an infection and usually resolves without treatment. Skin lesions most commonly occur below the knee but may also be seen on the thigh, buttocks, and rarely on the arms.
Henoch-Schonlein Purpura: This disorder usually presents with red to purple bumps on the legs, often accompanied by aching in the joints and fever. This condition follows an infection and usually resolves without treatment. Skin lesions most commonly occur below the knee but may also be seen on the thigh, buttocks, and rarely on the arms.
Henoch-Schonlein purpura on the legs (Image)
Henoch-Schonlein purpura is more commonly seen in children than adults and often occurs after an upper respiratory infection. It causes skin rashes that bleed into the skin (petechiae and purpura). Bleeding may also occur from the gastrointestinal tract and kidneys.
Henoch-Schonlein purpura is more commonly seen in children than adults and often occurs after an upper respiratory infection. It causes skin rashes that bleed into the skin (petechiae and purpura). Bleeding may also occur from the gastrointestinal tract and kidneys.
Henoch-Schonlein purpura on an infant's foot (Image)
Henoch-Schonlein purpura is more commonly seen in children than adults and often occurs after an upper respiratory infection.
Henoch-Schonlein purpura is more commonly seen in children than adults and often occurs after an upper respiratory infection.
Henoch-Schonlein purpura on an infant's legs (Image)
Henoch-Schonlein purpura is more commonly seen in children than adults and often occurs after an upper respiratory infection.
Henoch-Schonlein purpura is more commonly seen in children than adults and often occurs after an upper respiratory infection.
Henoch-Schonlein purpura on an infant's legs (Image #2)
Henoch-Schonlein purpura is more commonly seen in children than adults and often occurs after an upper respiratory infection.
Henoch-Schonlein purpura is more commonly seen in children than adults and often occurs after an upper respiratory infection.
Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis
Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis includes any type of glomerulonephritis in which progressive loss of kidney function occurs over weeks to months. Many conditions are known to cause or increase the risk for development of this syndrome, including vascular (blood vessel) diseases such as vasculitis or polyarteritis, lupus nephritis and Henoch-Schonlein purpura.
Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis includes any type of glomerulonephritis in which progressive loss of kidney function occurs over weeks to months. Many conditions are known to cause or increase the risk for development of this syndrome, including vascular (blood vessel) diseases such as vasculitis or polyarteritis, lupus nephritis and Henoch-Schonlein purpura.
Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP)
Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP or anaphylactoid purpura) is a form of blood vessel inflammation or vasculitis. Classically HSP causes skin rash, pain in the abdomen, and arthritis. The joints most frequently affected with pain and swelling are the ankles and the knees, from MedicineNet.
Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP or anaphylactoid purpura) is a form of blood vessel inflammation or vasculitis. Classically HSP causes skin rash, pain in the abdomen, and arthritis. The joints most frequently affected with pain and swelling are the ankles and the knees, from MedicineNet.