Iga Vasculitis (Henoch-Schonlein Purpura) Quiz

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  • Red dots of blood on the skin

  • Palpable purpura/raised petechial lesions of the skin

  • Lesions on the feet

  • Purple dots on the skin

  • Purpura after abdominal pain

  • Small, dark purple spots on the skin after having a fever

  • Blood in pee

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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is IgA vasculitis (Henoch-Schonlein purpura)?

A disease causing inflammation and bleeding of small blood vessels, commonly affecting the skin, joints, intestines, and kidneys. This can lead to rashes, stomach pain, and kidney damage. Though it can affect anyone, it is more common in children under 10 years old. The cause is not well-understood, but it may result from an immune system issue.

Symptoms of IgA vasculitis (Henoch-Schonlein purpura)

  • Purple rash

  • Red spots on the skin

  • Purple rash over legs

  • Bloody or red urine

  • Fever

  • Bruising easily

  • Joint pain

  • Purplish spotty rashes, occurring after tummy pain

Questions your doctor may ask to check for IgA vasculitis (Henoch-Schonlein purpura)

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose IgA vasculitis (Henoch-Schonlein purpura)

  • Do you have purple spots on your skin?

  • Do you have small red dots which look like bleeding under the skin?

  • Do you have small dark purple dots on your feet?

  • Have you ever had red or brown urine (hematuria)?

  • Do you have a fever?

Treatment for IgA vasculitis (Henoch-Schonlein purpura)

HSP often resolves on its own within a month without lasting complications. Supportive treatment with fluids, rest, and painkillers can relieve symptoms and promote recovery. Medications might be prescribed to reduce inflammation and alleviate abdominal and joint pain. Surgery may be required in severe cases of HSP.

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Yoshinori Abe

Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal medicine)

Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.

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