so, here are some random facts about HSP.
- usually patients get it following a URTI
- initially present with macula papular, non blanching rash, affecting the buttock, legs, feet, but trunk sparing. but rash cann appear blotchy & with a bruised appearance too
- abd pain.
- joint pain typically affecting the larger joints such as the hip, knee. there may be swelling of the joints.
- microscopic haematuria. so if the patients comes with frank haematuria, then more likely not to be HSP
- treatment is symptomatic. have to monitor for renal function. so do a msu, 24H urine collection, spot on protein: creatinine ratio, U&E + measure BP as well. if no sequalle for the next 6 months, then renal dysfunction is unlikely.
