Kidney involvement

Henoch-Schonlein purpura, also known as hemorrhagic capillary poisoning, is a capillary allergic hemorrhagic disease that is related to autoimmune damage to blood vessels. Renal involvement caused by allergic purpura is clinically referred to as allergic purpura nephritis. Clinical characteristics In addition to purpura, there are often symptoms such as rash and angioedema, arthritis, abdominal pain and nephritis. The disease can occur at any age. It is more common in children and adolescents. The incidence rate is highest between 6 and 13 years old, followed by 14 to 20 years old. Occurs in the cold season.

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