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Suggest Treatment For Henoch-Schönlein Purpura Virus Infection
Our grandson has the hsp purpura virus for over 3 months now it is now affecting his kidneys with high levels blood and protein in his urine. Dr s currently are treating him with predizone for over a month now and no signs of improvement. Grandson is now showing signs fo achy joints and feeling cold all the time. Right now parents have made the decision on consulting with the University hospital on a different treatment plan and waiting for an answer. Have any of your dr s heard of this virus and other treatment plans? Thank you!
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
Hi...Henoch Schonlein Purpura is not a virus and it is an auto immune disease. Rarely it can affect the kidneys too. There are several treatment options and one of which is steroids and it should be used only when the kidneys are getting affected. I am glad that the doctors there have started steroids after renal involvement. Achy joints are usual in the natural course of this disease. I am glad that you are in right direction and safe hands.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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