Nutrition at Purpura Schönlein Henoch

There is no evidence that diet has a major effect on the Purpura Schönlein-Henoch. Since affected children could suffer from anemia due to the bleeding, one can rather recommend foods that are rich in protein and iron and thus can promote blood formation. The glucocorticoids used in more severe forms of the disease stimulate the appetite. Therefore, one should be careful that the child does not gain too much weight. In general, as with healthy children, attention should be paid to a healthy and balanced diet.

Chronic form of the Purpura Schönlein Henoch

The average duration of the Purpura Schönlein-Henoch is 12 days. Rarely, a chronic progressive course of the disease occurs. In this case, the symptoms can occur for up to 2 years.

Due to the persistent symptoms, the risk of a severe course of the Purpura Schönlein-Henoch with involvement of the kidneys increases. A rare complication of kidney involvement is rapid progressive glomerulonephritis (RPGN). This is an emergency case as it leads to the destruction of kidney tissue and in the worst case to terminal renal failure. Rapid therapy is therefore necessary, because otherwise a life-threatening situation for the child can arise. Due to the higher risk of such complications, the chronic form of Purpura Schönlein-Henoch has a worse prognosis.

Follow Purpura Schönlein Henoch

The Purpura Schönlein-Henoch is an acute disease, which usually heals without serious consequences. However, the severe course of the disease with involvement of internal organs can result in consequential damage. These depend on which organs are affected.

The most serious consequences are kidney damage. In up to 3 percent of cases, they lead to kidney failure, which is a life-threatening emergency. Another rare complication affects the gastrointestinal tract.

Here, intestinal invaginations are possible. This leads to abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and in the worst case to inflammation and loss of intestinal sections. The characteristic bleeding of the skin can also have consequences. In rare cases, this can result in the death of skin tissue, which then forms dark scars.