Question
A 7-year-old boy has been hospitalized for the treatment of Henoch-Schönlein Purpura for 7 days. His initial symptoms were purple spots on his legs, and now the doctor has indicated that the purple spots have spread to his stomach, resulting in two episodes of vomiting. Is it possible for the purpura to spread to the stomach? If it spreads to the kidneys or brain, is treatment impossible? Does this condition pose a life-threatening risk? How should treatment be conducted?
Answer
Henoch-Schönlein Purpura, also known as acute vascular purpura, hemorrhagic capillary toxicity disease, allergic vascular purpura, or Henoch-Schönlein syndrome, is a common disease seen in children under 7 years old, with the highest incidence among boys and in spring. Treatment of Henoch-Schönlein Purpura should be conducted under a doctor’s guidance, and it is recommended to seek treatment at a regular professional three-level A hospital. Parents should try to avoid exposing their children to substances that may cause allergies and closely monitor any changes in the condition. If the purpura spreads to vital organs such as the kidneys or brain, it may increase the difficulty of treatment, making early diagnosis and treatment crucial.