What is Henoch-Schonlein purpura?
Henoch-Schoenlein purpura (HSP) is a systemic vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels) that is due to deposits of the antibody IgA in the small vessels and kidneys. Patients present with a rash (purpura) caused by small hemorrhages in the skin.
How do members experience Henoch-Schonlein purpura?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Henoch-Schonlein purpura*
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What people are taking for it
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Henoch-Schonlein purpura*
Who has Henoch-Schonlein purpura on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 8 | |
| 30s | 11 | |
| 40s | 22 | |
| 50s | 12 | |
| 60s | 7 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 22 | |
| Female | 40 |