Why does Henoch Schonlein purpura occur in winter?

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Why does Henoch Schonlein purpura occur in winter? Henoch Schonlein purpura (HSP) is a seasonal disease with high incidence whenever the seasons change. It is a systemic disease mainly characterized by necrotizing vasculitis. Purpura usually occurs in children aged 3-10 years. The general manifestations are skin rash, joint swelling and pain, and gastrointestinal disease. The most typical symptom is in the limbs, especially the lower limbs appear more intensive blood spot rash, and easy to relapse, non infectious.

Why does Henoch Schonlein purpura occur in winter?

Anaphylactoid purpura attack, mild joint swelling and pain, abdominal pain, severe hematochezia, hematemesis phenomenon, and even the development of intussusception, intestinal perforation. If not treated in time, it will cause liver and kidney function damage, hematuria, proteinuria. Some children will also have headache, convulsions, coma, and even lead to a variety of complications, such as: cerebral vasculitis, gastrointestinal bleeding and nephrotic syndrome. According to research, Henoch Schonlein purpura is related to children's allergic constitution.

Bacteria attached to the dust, seafood, animal fur, cold air, pollen and drugs containing antibiotics and other ingredients can cause the attack of purpura. Dr. Zhu reminded parents that they should be a "conscientious person" at ordinary times. The blood spots of Henoch Schonlein purpura mostly appear in children's lower limbs or buttocks, which is not easy to be found by parents. Many parents find out when they bathe their children. Most of the symptoms are abdominal pain, foot pain and vomiting. Parents tend to mistakenly regard Henoch Schonlein purpura as gastrointestinal disease or arthritis, resulting in delayed illness.

Usually we should pay attention to the health of the affected area, do not use hands to scratch, because the hands are more bacteria, if the skin is scratched, it is easy to cause bacterial infection, we should use light salt water to clean, because light salt water has anti-inflammatory effect, usually we should pay attention to frequently change underwear.

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The diet should be light, do not eat spicy food, because life is easy to lead to serious illness, but also pay attention not to eat seafood hair, usually can eat some fresh fruits and vegetables or eat some light porridge, drink some boiled water. Try to choose to go to a regular specialist hospital for treatment. Take drugs according to the doctor's instructions and the course of treatment. Don't stop taking drugs without permission. Increase some physical exercise appropriately to improve the body's immunity. At ordinary times, pay attention to the hygiene and dryness of patients.