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5 Facts you should know about

Henoch-Schonlein purpura

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A vascular disease that primarily affects small blood vessels

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The disease is characterized by abnormal deposits of immunoglobulin A (an antibody), causing vasculitis

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The small vessels of the skin, joints, kidneys, and digestive organs are particularly involved

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Signs and symptoms usually begin suddenly (and progress over days) and may include purple-colored spots on the skin (purpura); joint pain; and gastrointestinal problems such as abdominal pain, nausea, and bloody stools

5

People with HSP may also develop glomerulonephritis

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