What drugs cause HSP?

Propylthiouracil is the most common drug-causing vasculitis. Other drugs implicated are vancomycin, minocycline, adalimumab, rituximab, and clozapine.

What triggers HSP?

Nearly half the people who have Henoch-Schonlein purpura developed it after an upper respiratory infection, such as a cold. Other triggers include chickenpox, strep throat, measles, hepatitis, certain medications, food, insect bites and exposure to cold weather.

What to avoid if you have HSP?

In some cases, it has been suggested that this disorder may be an extreme allergic reaction to certain foods, such as chocolate, milk, eggs, or beans.

How is HSP transmitted?

Its exact cause is unknown. It might be triggered by bacterial or viral infections, medicines, insect bites, vaccinations or exposure to chemicals or cold weather. You may catch an infection that caused someone's immune system to respond with HSP, but HSP itself isn't contagious.

Is HSP viral or bacterial?

The cause of HSP is unknown, but it is most commonly triggered by a viral illness (e.g. a cold), and it occurs most often in the spring. HSP usually affects children from two to 10 years of age, but it can happen in anyone.

Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (HSP) Mnemonic

Can COVID vaccine trigger HSP?

HSP has previously been reported following immunization with various vaccines, mostly within 12 weeks post vaccination [3]. The aim of this report is to highlight a possible association between COVID-19 vaccination (Pfizer‐BioNTech BNT16B2b2 mRNA vaccine) and first onset of HSP in a previously well adult.

Does HSP ever go away?

Most people with HSP make a full recovery. Any kidney problems usually get better without treatment. But sometimes HSP can be severe and last several months, particularly in adults. There's also a small chance the kidneys could be permanently damaged (chronic kidney disease).

Where does HSP rash start?

It happens in all cases of HSP, usually on the lower legs and buttocks. It also can appear on the arms, face, and trunk. Kids also might have: pain and swelling in the joints, usually about 1–2 weeks before the rash starts.

Is HSP caused by trauma?

Trauma affects highly sensitive and intense people more intensely. Like any other of your reactions to stimuli, as a highly sensitive person (HSP) your trauma reactions are also more intense than most. As a result, many HSPs have used trauma splitting, or structural dissociation, as a way to cope.

Is HSP linked to leukemia?

HSPs were shown highly expressed by acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cells as well as by acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) cells.

How do you calm down HSP?

What medications help HSP?

Although there is no specific treatment for HSP, you can use over-the-counter pain medicines, such as acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen for joint pain. In some cases, corticosteroid medication may be used.

Do HSP have more health problems?

HSPs are also more prone to mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety – this is particularly true when HSPs are exposed to traumatic events such as childhood abuse situations. HSPs have more allergies – indicating more sensitivity to their environment.

Are HSP prone to anxiety?

Because HSPs are prone to anxiety, it's common to struggle with and avoid uncomfortable or overwhelming situations.

How can you tell if someone is a HSP?

What it feels like to be an HSP?

There are common characteristics of being a HSP like being easily overwhelmed, being upset by violence on TV, and identifying as deeply emotional. Remember, being highly sensitive is not a disorder or diagnosis; rather, it is a personality trait.

Are HSP narcissists?

Repeat after me: Highly Sensitive People are not covert narcissists. HSPs aren't even on the narcissism scale. In fact, they're basically the opposite of narcissists, even if they do show some of the same outward traits.

Why life is so hard for HSP?

They have a hard time with conflict and tend to avoid confrontation. This can be challenging in the workplace or at home. They also feel responsible for others' expectations, which makes it harder to let people down. HSPS can overcome many of these downsides through therapy and learning to be more assertive.

Do HSP have anger issues?

Due to traits of their personality, heightened empathy or childhood conditioning, many highly sensitive people have repressed anger, and do not know how to deal with their emotions healthily.

Is there a blood test for HSP?

There is not a specific blood test to diagnose HSP. An abdominal ultrasound may be done in patients with severe abdominal pain. In patients who have partial or unusual symptoms, a biopsy of the skin or the kidney may help make the diagnosis.

How long does the rash from HSP last?

Skin rash (palpable purpura) – This purple or red rash is palpable, which means you can feel it with your fingers. It usually appears on the legs and buttocks. You might also see it in other areas, such as the face and stomach. This rash usually goes away in about a week, but sometimes it can last as long as one month.

What is the most common primary symptom of Schönlein Henoch purpura?

The classic symptom of HSP is a red to dark purple rash, called “purpura”, which is often most severe on the legs and buttocks. Other symptoms include painful swelling around the joints and abdominal pain. Many children with HSP recover completely, but up to one-third of patients can develop kidney disease.

Does HSP get worse with age?

Stress & Sensitivity Can Worsen With Age for HSPs. Here's How to Prevent That. If you are a highly sensitive person (HSP) you might be growing larger stress centers in your brain without even knowing it, and if you don't do anything about it, they will become even bigger.

Is being an HSP genetic?

HSP has several forms of inheritance. Not all children in a family will necessarily develop symptoms, although they may be carriers of the abnormal gene. Symptoms may begin in childhood or adulthood, depending on the particular HSP gene involved. There are no specific treatments to prevent, slow, or reverse HSP.

Is being HSP a disability?

As Rosie Raleigh explains, this is not considered a disability, but Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) can face similar barriers. And like people with a disability, they can bring lots of strengths to an organisation if given the right environment and adjustments in which to thrive.