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Henoch-Schonlein Purpura
Alternate Names : Anaphylactoid Purpura, Vascular Purpura
DefinitionHenoch-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).
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
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.
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Allergic Vasculitis
• Angioedema
• Glomerulonephritis
• Hives
Tests & Exams
• Skin Lesion Biopsy
• Urinalysis
Other Topics
• Abdominal Pain
• Bloody or Tarry Stools
• Diarrhea
• Immune Response
• Joint Pain
• Menstruation - Painful
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Purpura
• Renal
• Urine - Bloody
Review Date : 8/14/2003
Reviewed By : Megan E. B. Clowse, M.D., M.P.H., Division of Rheumatology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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