Henoch-Schonlein purpura

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Anaphylactoid purpura; Vascular purpura

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.

The disease usually resolves spontaneously without treatment.

• recurrence of symptoms
• renal impairment (may occur in rare cases)

• Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms of Henoch-Scholnlein purpura develop, particularly if they last for more than a few days.
• Call your health care provider if low urine output develops after an episode of Henoch-Schonlein purpura.

Review Date: 08/14/2003
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.