What Is Henoch Schonlein Purpura?
Article Sources
- 1. Mayo Clinic Staff. (2020, November 15). Henoch-Schonlein Purpura. Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/henoch-schonlein-purpura/symptoms-causes/syc-20354040
- 2. Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center. (2020, November 15). Henoch-Schonlein Purpura. Johns Hopkins. https://www.hopkinsvasculitis.org/types-vasculitis/henochschnlein-purpura/
2. Risk Factors
The most common patient with HSP is a young child who has recently recovered from an upper respiratory infection. An overwhelming 90% of patients with HSP are children.2Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center. (2020, November 15). Henoch-Schonlein Purpura. Johns Hopkins. https://www.hopkinsvasculitis.org/types-vasculitis/henochschnlein-purpura/
If you are the parent of a child between 2 and 8 years old and you think that he or she shows signs of this condition, do not hesitate in getting an evaluation. Conversely, if you are an adult who shows signs of this condition common to children, go with your gut and ask your doctor about your symptoms.
