What Is Henoch Schonlein Purpura?
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- 2. Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center. (2020, November 15). Henoch-Schonlein Purpura. Johns Hopkins. https://www.hopkinsvasculitis.org/types-vasculitis/henochschnlein-purpura/
10. When to See a Doctor
Most patients do not have a recurrence of this illness, but some can. If you think your purpura are not disappearing as fast as you think they should, or if you suspect that other organs are affected, be sure to ask your doctor for advice or seek out a second opinion.
You should also ask your doctor if you have questions about your medications. Be careful about taking too many NSAIDS, such as ibuprofen, for your pain. If you have moderate to severe symptoms, your doctor may recommend this class of medication for joint pain; however, if you have additional intestinal symptoms, NSAIDS can worsen them.2Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center. (2020, November 15). Henoch-Schonlein Purpura. Johns Hopkins. https://www.hopkinsvasculitis.org/types-vasculitis/henochschnlein-purpura/
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