What does hsp stand for?
What are symptoms of HSP? Classically, HSP causes skin rash, pain in the abdomen, and joint inflammation (arthritis). Not all features need be present for the diagnosis. The rash of skin lesions appears in gravity-dependent areas, such as the legs. The joints most frequently affected with pain and swelling are the ankles and the knees. Patients with HSP can develop fever. Inflammation of the blood vessels in the kidneys can cause blood and/or protein in the urine. Serious kidney complications are infrequent but can occur. Symptoms usually last approximately a month. Recurrences are not frequent but do occur. How is HSP diagnosed? HSP is usually diagnosed based on the typical skin, joint, and kidney findings. Throat culture, urinalysis, blood tests for inflammation and kidney function are used to suggest the diagnosis.
