Sep 21, 2021 · Your doctor will be able to diagnose the condition as Henoch-Schonlein purpura if the classic rash, joint pain and digestive tract symptoms are present. If one of these signs and …

Sep 26, 2023 · The diagnosis of IgA vasculitis is made based on the presence of petechiae (without thrombocytopenia) or palpable purpura that predominantly affects the lower limbs plus …

Oct 28, 2024 · Immunoglobulin A vasculitis (IgAV; formerly called Henoch-Schönlein purpura [HSP]) [1,2], is the most common form of systemic vasculitis in children, with an incidence …

Sep 21, 2021 · See your doctor if you have Henoch-Schonlein purpura and it's causing serious problems with your digestive tract. If your child develops the rash associated with this …

Aug 15, 2020 · Suspect IgA vasculitis in patients with palpable purpura, arthralgias, and abdominal pain. The initial diagnostic evaluation should include a complete blood count, a …

Jul 15, 2024 · Henoch-Schönlein Purpura Diagnosis. Doctors start the diagnosis with a physical exam, looking for symptoms like a purplish rash, joint pain, and belly pain.

HSP is the most common vasculitis of childhood. It most commonly affects children 2-8 years of age. Usually affects large joints of lower limbs. Rarely upper limbs. If prescribing oral …

Henoch-Schönlein purpura is usually diagnosed based on the presence of several symptoms. These include: A platelet count should be obtained in cases of suspected HSP to ensure that it …

Jun 11, 2021 · Rash of palpable purpura is present in all cases. Most cases are self-limiting or resolve with symptomatic treatment. Long-term complications are rare but there is a risk of …

Nov 13, 2018 · Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a disease that causes small blood vessels to become inflamed and leak blood. It gets its name from two German doctors, Johann Schönlein …