Henoch Schonlein Purpura

Question: Herbal remedies and alternative therapy for Henoch-schonlein Purpura? I have been diagnosed with henoch-schonlein purpura and was wondering what herbal remedies would be good for me to take? Also, would reiki or Indian Head massage be good treatments to have?

Answer: Let's look at the parts affected. Reiki would help as a supportive treatment at best, but cannot hurt. Even though it affects all sorts of things, let's concentrate on the kidneys. Eat More: Raw foods, garlic, potatoes, asparagus, parsley, watercress, celery, cucumbers, papaya, bananas, watermelon, pumpkin, sprouts, legumes, seeds, soybeans, spirulina, acidophilus, Lecithin Eat Less: Potassium, phosphates, beet greens, meat, spinach, rhubarb, swiss chard Do Not Eat: Chocolate, cocoa, eggs, dairy Drink clean water (6-8 glass’s per day), eat smaller portions of meat, do small mild cleanses Alternative Treatments for Kidney Disease Nutrients for Kidney Disease Calcium – helps body use all minerals in synergy Magnesium – see calcium L – Arginine – aids kidneys L-Methionine – helps circulation within kidneys Multi-enzyme complex – aids digestion Potassium – stimulates kidney function Vitamin A – helps healing process of urinary tract lining Vitamin B complex – helps fluid metabolism Vitamin C – boosts immunity and elevates urine acidity Vitamin E – elevates immune system Zinc – immunostimulant Buchu Tea Dandelion Root (pu gong ying) – aids kidney excretion function of waste Cranberry – acidifies urine and kills bacteria Celery and Parsley – diuretic (decreases uric acid) Hydrangea – natural diuretic – cleanses urinary tract Uva Ursi – natural diuretic – cleanses urinary tract – germicidal Marshmallow Tea – cleanses kidneys Goldenrod tea, juniper berries, stinging nettle, parsley, red clover, watermelon seed tea are all good for kidney disease.

Question: need to get information & photos on a medical condition called Henoch-Schonlein Purpura. Or a web-site? I need information inregards to a medical condition called Henoch-Schonlein Purpura and would like photos. Any web site would help.

Answer: Here are a bunch of pictures http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im… As far as info there are a lot of sites about it http://health.yahoo.com/ency/healthwise/… http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/… http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/901217… http://www.medicinenet.com/henoch-schonl…

Question: about 6 months ago found a site rickys story on HSP or henoch schonlein purpura need to find again? My son has HSP, very close to Ricky's story, and would like to ask his parents or grandparents, whoever posted the story about treatments,regrets and how they feel about what has happend since diagnosis. I live in New Zealand and HSP going renal is not usual and I don't feel the drugs suggested are appropriate. Any imput on my situation would be greatly appreciated as I feel that the next step will endanger my sons health and wellbeing for the future.

Answer: ill Pray your Son to get well soon... i hope after this a few hours later or tomorrow.. your worried is no more..

Question: Henoch schonlein purpura questions? I had a mild/short case of henoch schonlein purpura when I was 6. I am 17 now, and I am considering joining the Air Force. Can it reoccur later on in life?( Is there a chance of it randomly flaring up again despite my age?) Should I mention it when they go through my medical history?

Answer: Yes I think you should mention it. It will not affect your application to join the Air Force as long as you are fit and healthy now. I first had Henoch-Schonlein purpura when I was 20 and bouts of rash for about a year afterwards. It can reoccur but this tends to be milder than the original "flare up."

Question: What is Henoch-Schonlein Purpura? Why do kids usually gets it? Why does it come with a triad of symptoms? My kid has HSP. I understand its autoimmune but i just can't accept that. It pains me seeing him complaining of severe abdominal pain and being injected with high doses of steroids for pain control. I take very good care of my child and i just need to know why does it all suddenly happened to him. He has rashes behind both ears extending to lower extremities. He also started complaining Muscle cramps and easily tires to walk. I am very eager to learn in detail the course of HSP. I hope somebody out there can help me. thank you very much.

Answer: These are good articles about it: http://www.drgreene.org/body.cfm?xyzpdqa… http://www.medicinenet.com/henoch-schonl… Good luck with your son.

Question: Henoch Schonlein Purpura - my daughter has this I would like to know more? How long do we expect her to be under the weather. Its been three months now. We have been admitted into hospital twice once for 5 days. Her urine is bloody and full of protein still. Everytime she is poorly, the Doctors say 'well is part of HSP' why don't they tell me what I could expect. Concerned mum

Answer: its a common disease occuring in children,symptoms r purple rash on buttocks and lower legs,,,,,,,,,after proper treatment she will get well

Question: Henoch schonlein purpura? I had a mild/short case of henoch schonlein purpura when I was 6. I am 17 now, and I am considering joining the Air Force. Can it reoccur later on in life?( Is there a chance of it randomly flaring up again despite my age?) Should I mention it when they go through my medical history?

Answer: I heard it's an auto immune allergic disease, but doctors don't really know the cause. It is mostly children's disease, especially boys, and appears after some cold symptoms. As much as kidneys are the most important but rare complication, if you don't have kidney problems, you could be able to follow your studies. But you never know, as the real cause of the disease is not sure. I think if your nutrition is rational and good with fresh foods, I don't think it could happen again. This is what is written in the following site: http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/4000122… Prognosis HSP is an acute self-limited illness and usually resolves without treatment, but may rarely lead to complications. Initial attacks of Henoch-Schonlein purpura can last several months. One third of patients have one or more recurrences. Children younger than 3 years have a shorter, milder course and fewer recurrences. The long-term prognosis of Henoch-Schönlein purpura is directly dependent on the severity of renal involvement.

Question: What do you know about Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP)? HPS is a disease that deals with vasculitis and causes bruises after a viral infection. Our 2 year old niece is being tested for it right now in the hospital. The doctors can't think of anything else her symptoms may point to. She has severe, sudden bruising and joint pains. Does anyone have any experience with this, in either children or adults? Thank you so much!

Answer: I was diagnosed with Henoch-scholein Purpura by an E.R DOC. Said I was thought to be the oldest person ever seen with it at age 28, don't know that's true or not. My family phy. had no experience with it, if fact it went un-diagnosed for some time until it got really bad one might causing the trip to the E.R. It has something to do with an inflamation of the blood vessels and it causes for lack of a better term "Leakage" that's the purpura to appear on the legs and sometimes butt. I have done a lot of research on this, as it scared me to death. my email is marialb23@yahoo.com if you have specific questions, I don't mind. I went through dermatologists and everything over it.

Question: what is the treatment or medicine for HENOCH-SCHONLEIN PURPURA skin diseases? except the dermatologist....? this kind of skin diseases is usually in leg, bottoms, and arms. except in dermatologist do u know what is the medicine or a cream for that? it is so itchy and longer and longer if scartchy and take a cream after a an hour its scratchy again. its look like a big pimple but so very itchy and scarctchy help me for this i want to know what is the best medicine for that...except a dermatologist i want to know from you.thank you

Answer: http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic845.…

Question: has anyone ever had henoch schonlein purpura like me? www.medicinenet.com/henoch-schonlein_pur… this site tells you all about it - but my illness was triggered by an allergic reaction to a colouring in a lollypop at a kids birthday party and i was in hospital for 2 weeks and immobile for a further 4. any other experiences appreciated?

Answer: I have only seen about 6 cases in over 30 years. Henoch-Schönlein Purpura is more often triggered by streptococcal infections, which I think was the case in all those I have seen, but allergies can also be a rarer cause. 5 of those were children under 10 years, and only one, the most recent, was in an adult. It is generally self limiting, and it sounds as if you are now recovering.