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Alternative names Return to top
Anaphylactoid purpura; Vascular purpuraDefinition Return to top
Henoch-Schonlein purpura is a disease that has the symptoms of purple spots on the skin, joint pain, gastrointestinal symptoms, and glomerulonephritis (a type of kidney disorder).Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top
Henoch-Schonlein is a type of hypersensitivity vasculitis and inflammatory response within the blood vessel. It is caused by an abnormal response of the immune system. The exact cause for this disorder is unknown.
The syndrome is usually seen in children, but people of any age may be affected. It is more common in boys than in girls. Many people with Henoch-Schonlein purpura had an upper respiratory illness in the previous weeks.
Symptoms Return to top
Signs and tests Return to top
Treatment Return to top
There is no specific treatment for this disorder. Most cases resolve spontaneously without treatment. If symptoms persist, therapy with corticosteroids such as prednisone is usually tried.Expectations (prognosis) Return to top
The disease usually resolves spontaneously without treatment.Complications Return to top
Calling your health care provider Return to top
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