Duration of the disease | Purpura Beauty Enoch

Duration of the disease

The acute form of the Purpura Schönlein-Henoch lasts from 3 to in some cases 60 days and on average about 12 days. It usually heals without complications. However, relapses can also occur. These are defined by the fact that they occur after a symptom-free interval of 4 weeks. In contrast to the acute form, the symptoms of the rare chronic form occur up to 2 years without a longer symptom-free interval.

Difference between children and adults

In adulthood, the purpura Schönlein-Henoch is often more severe in comparison to affected children. The risk of complications is also higher. Therefore, adults suffering from Purpura Schönlein-Henoch have a worse prognosis than children.

Kidney involvement is more common in adults and also has a worse chance of long-term recovery, so that kidney function may remain impaired. Up to a quarter of the affected adults require dialysis later. Inflammation of the joints, such as the knee and ankle joints, is also more common. Approximately half of them have gastrointestinal problems. In 25%, intestinal bleeding occurs, which can be life-threatening in some cases.

How dangerous can a Purpura Schönlein Henoch become?

Purpura Schönlein-Henoch is an acute disease, which usually heals without any complications or late effects. Life-threatening consequences can occur in the context of organ involvement.If the kidney is affected, the inflammatory processes can lead to the destruction of kidney tissue and subsequently to terminal renal failure, which can be life-threatening. However, this is a rare complication and occurs in less than 1% of cases.

Another potentially fatal complication is intestinal bleeding. This is also rare and more likely to occur in adults.