Anaphylactoid Purpura
Anaphylactoid Purpura Causes
Anaphylactoid purpura is is said to be caused by an infection either from a virus or a bacteria and drugs.
Anaphylactoid Purpura Definition
Anaphylactoid Purpura otherswise known as the Henoch-Schonlein purpura or HSP is a medical condition that refers to the inflammation of the blood vessels or the vasculitis.
Anaphylactoid Purpura Diagnosis
Diagnosis is made through urinalyis, blood tests and biopsy of the skin.
Anaphylactoid Purpura Symptoms and Signs
Symptoms includes pain in the abdomen, inflammation of the joints of occurrence of arthritis, occurrence of rashes and lesions and kidney complications.
Anaphylactoid Purpura Treatment
Treatment includes administration of anti- inflammatory drugs to alleviate pain such as aspirin, cortisone medication and cuclosphosphamide or Cytoxan.