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Suggest Treatment For Fatigue And Body Pain When Diagnosed With Henoch-Schonlein Purpura
Question: hi dr my husband hasbeen suffering from hs purpura since 1 months.his condition is improving day by a day but red spots is still appear when he used to walk a lot n some time body pain also n weekness.i beg to know that how much time it will take to dissolve this problem n wat should we do to avoid this problem in future n wats the precautions n test in future.waiting for ur answer.best regards
Brief Answer:
HSP csn have crops but requires follow up urinalysis
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist). I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern.
Henoch Schonlein purpura can have crops of recurrences which are usually treated in the same way as earlier episodes i.e usually with oral corticosteroids and NSAIDs in adult patients. Besides skin other organ systems like kidney, joints and gastrointestinal tract may also be involved with vasculitis in HSP and may manifest as hematuria, abdominal pain and GI bleeding and arthralgias. Rather thsn stopping treatment altigether it is advisable to continue on maintenance treatment well after the rash resolves.
He should take bed rest and avoid prolonged walking during episodes/ flares and monitor with urinalysis at regular intervals even after the skin rash resolves to evaluate for any renal complications.
Regards
HSP csn have crops but requires follow up urinalysis
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist). I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern.
Henoch Schonlein purpura can have crops of recurrences which are usually treated in the same way as earlier episodes i.e usually with oral corticosteroids and NSAIDs in adult patients. Besides skin other organ systems like kidney, joints and gastrointestinal tract may also be involved with vasculitis in HSP and may manifest as hematuria, abdominal pain and GI bleeding and arthralgias. Rather thsn stopping treatment altigether it is advisable to continue on maintenance treatment well after the rash resolves.
He should take bed rest and avoid prolonged walking during episodes/ flares and monitor with urinalysis at regular intervals even after the skin rash resolves to evaluate for any renal complications.
Regards
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