A condition in which blood vessels become inflamed and bleed into the skin, causing a rash called purpura and also pain in the stomach and the joints, vomiting and diarrhoea. It often occurs after an upper respiratory infection, mostly in children aged two to 11.
A blood disorder of children, in which the skin becomes purple on the buttocks and lower legs, the joints are swollen and painful and there are gastrointestinal problems.
Henoch-Schonlein (HS) purpura, also called anaphylactoid purpura, is a form of hypersensitivity vasculitis. This form of vasculitis is distinguished by erthematouricarial and purpuric rash most prominent in the lower legs and buttocks. The patient may also exhibit signs of arthralgia (pain in one or more joints), gastrointestinal difficulties, and glomerulonephritis (difficulties related to inflammation of the capillaries in or around the kidneys).
An allergic reaction most commonly observed in children that causes a skin rash and other visible marks; also known as anaphylactoid purpura. There is no way to predict who will develop Henoch-Schonlein purpura, and no way to prevent it. Boys are more frequently affected than are girls, and most cases occur between the ages of 2 and 7. Serious complications, including kidney failure, may occur as a result of Henoch-Schonlein purpura.
A blood disease that affects young children; its cause is not known. It is characterized by a purple skin rash due to bleeding into the skin from defective capillaries; abdominal pain; and kidney disturbance. Spontaneous recovery is the usual outcome.
This is an inflammatory condition of small blood vessels, the cause of which is not known but may be an allergic response to food or drugs. Most common among young children, the inflammation causes blood to leak into joints, kidneys, intestine and skin. The child presents with a purpuric rash and stomach pains which may come and go for weeks. Paracetamol alone is often sufficient to alleviate the condition, but severely ill patients may need corticosteroid drugs. All sufferers need follow-up for 12 months to ensure that they have not developed kidney disease.
A form of small vessel vasculitis of unknown cause that affects children, especially A form of small vessel vasculitis of unknown cause that affects children, especially between the ages of 3 and 5, more often than adults. It is marked by a purpuric rash on the buttocks and legs, and, in some patients, abdominal pain or gastrointestinal bleeding, polyarticular joint disease, and renal involvement (e.g., glomerulonephritis). The illness usually lasts about 2 weeks before resolving spontaneously. In some instances (more commonly in adults than in children) renal failure can complicate the illness.
Henoch-Schönlein Purpura is a condition characterized by the inflammation of small blood vessels, leading to blood leakage into the skin, joints, kidneys, and intestine. This disease primarily affects young children and can occur following an infection, like a sore throat. Additionally, it might be caused by an abnormal allergic reaction.
The primary symptom of this condition is an elevated purplish rash on the buttocks and the back of the limbs. It is often accompanied by swollen and painful joints, as well as colicky abdominal pain. In certain instances, there may be intestinal bleeding, leading to the presence of blood in the stool. Additionally, inflammation of the kidneys may occur, causing blood and protein to appear in the urine.
Typically, the primary treatment needed is bed rest and analgesic drugs (painkillers). However, there is a possibility of complications if kidney inflammation continues. In severe instances, corticosteroid drugs may be prescribed.