Medicine?. I have Henoch Schonlein Purpura. Why causes this. how can i avoid the red spots in my leg?

Question

I have high bp and high protein (+++) loss in urine. I am currently on TElmisartan. What should i do to reduce this urine protein loss. Also how do i decrese the red spots on my leg which occur 2-3 times in a week. Also what is the life expectancy of a person suffering from this symptom. Is this caused by high bp

Answer 1

my daughter had this when she was 11, the only cure is rest it will soon go,regular urinechecks and bood checks are needed,for awhile but it gets better on its own it is not caused by high bp,it is a viral thing.it normally ony affects children,and can cause stiffness off the joints,and may reoccur,it will not shorten your life.

Answer 2

Please see the webpages for more details and images on Henoch-Schnlein purpura and Telmisartan.
Renal disease is common in HSP patients, with 30-70% developing hematuria and/or proteinuria as shown by red cell and casts in the urinalysis. Other renal findings may include the nephrotic syndrome, hypertension, and acute renal failure. HSP nephritis accounts for about 15% of all glomerulopathies in childhood. The findings on renal biopsy correlates with the severity of symptoms: asymptomatic hematuria may only have focal mesangial proliferation while those with proteinuria may have marked cellular proliferation or even crescent formation. The number of crescentic glomeruli is an important prognostic factor in determining whether the patient will develop chronic renal disease or end-stage renal disease.
Kidney disease—Effects of telmisartan may make this condition worse. Please take care of your kidneys since you are suffering from High blood pressure.
Consult a Nephrologist.

Answer 3

You'll always hear this: please consult your physician. I've taken excerpts from the webpages I've cited to address your immediate queries.

MedLinePlus

Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Henoch-Schonlein is a type of hypersensitivity vasculitis and inflammatory response within the blood vessel. It is caused by an abnormal response of the immune system. The exact cause for this disorder is unknown.

The syndrome is usually seen in children, but people of any age may be affected. It is more common in boys than in girls. Many people with Henoch-Schonlein purpura had an upper respiratory illness in the previous weeks.

Treatment
There is no specific treatment for this disorder. Most cases resolve spontaneously without treatment. If symptoms persist, therapy with corticosteroids such as prednisone is usually tried.
Expectations (prognosis)
The disease usually resolves spontaneously without treatment.

From FamilyDoctor:

What causes HSP?
The exact cause of HSP is unknown. Doctors think HSP is caused when a person's immune system doesn't fight an infection like it's supposed to. It might be triggered by bacterial or viral infections, medicines, insect bites, vaccinations or exposure to chemicals or cold weather. You may catch an infection that caused someone's immune system to respond with HSP, but HSP itself isn't contagious. Doctors don't know how to prevent HSP yet.
HSP occurs most often in children from 2 to 11 years of age, but it can occur in anyone.

How is HSP treated?
There is no specific treatment for HSP. Medicines can help you feel better and treat an infection that may have triggered HSP. Fortunately, HSP usually gets better without any treatment. Anti-inflammatory medicines, such as ibuprofen (two brand names: Advil, Motrin) or naproxen (brand name: Aleve), can help the pain in your joints. Sometimes medicines like prednisone can help people with severe joint and stomach pain.

What happens to people with HSP?
Most people do fine. Usually, HSP gets better on its own and doesn't cause lasting problems. About half of the people who have had HSP once will get it again. A few people will have kidney damage because of HSP. Your doctor may want to check urine samples several times after your HSP goes away to check for kidney problems. Be sure to see your doctor as many times as he or she tells you to.

Written by familydoctor.org editorial staff.

Source
American Academy of Family Physicians


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