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HSP My son is 5 years old and was diagnosed with HSP a few months ago and was hospitalized. He got better, but a few Weeks ago he had a cold and his purpura came back and within days was gone again with no other symptoms. He sat on the toilet for an hour yesterday moaning that he couldnt poop and that his belly was killing him. Starting last night he got a cough and he woke me up this morning saying he couldn t feel his toes and he had a fever of 102. He still has the fever and complaining of a terrible stomach ache and his feet hurt and still saying he can t feel his toes. talked to his doc and he doc and he thinks he is just getting a cold. Please help should I take him to the hospital?
hi sorry to hear about your son.HSP in children starts with viral infection like common cold.they will present with fever cough,cold abdominal pain,leg pain and purpura.the treatment includes immunosuppressants and bedrest and proper fluids.avoid junk foods.take bland diet and plenty of oral fluids.if he has recurrent problem he has to be evaluated for immunodeficiency disorders.hope you got your answer.good day
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What Causes Fever And Stomach Pain In Child?
hi sorry to hear about your son.HSP in children starts with viral infection like common cold.they will present with fever cough,cold abdominal pain,leg pain and purpura.the treatment includes immunosuppressants and bedrest and proper fluids.avoid junk foods.take bland diet and plenty of oral fluids.if he has recurrent problem he has to be evaluated for immunodeficiency disorders.hope you got your answer.good day