Henoch-Schönlein purpura is a form of vasculitis. Inflammation of the blood vessels leads to bleeding in the capillaries of the kidneys, intestines, joints and skin. Aching joints, a purple rash and abnormal pain are common symptoms of...
Rashes and bruises can indicate a number of medical problems and can often be confused for a condition known as purpura. While purpura can be caused by a number of things, one type of purpura causes bowel problems. This may be misdiagnosed as a...
A critical electrolyte in your body is potassium. A positively charged ion, potassium is responsible for electrical relaxation of your muscle cells, especially those in your heart. According to "Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine,"...
Anaphylactoid purpura also called henoch-schoenlein purpura is a condition that mainly affects children, and occurs when inflamed blood vessels leak causing blood to accumulate under the skin and creating a purple rash that resembles a bruise,...
Allergic purpura is a type of inflammation in the small blood vessels causing bleeding in the skin, joints, intestines and kidneys. Although this type of allergic reaction can affect anyone, it is most common in children and young adults. This...
Purpura is a non-contagious skin rash resulting from inflamed blood vessels in the skin. There are two types of purpura which can be found in anyone, from infants to adults. Both disorders are usually not life-threatening and normally disappear...
Rashes and stomach aches are common in children and are rarely serious, but when your child has them it can be scary. A stomach ache can make your child feel miserable, and you may worry if he isn't eating or drinking as much as usual or starts...
Allergic vasculitis is a severe allergy that causes inflammation and damage to blood vessels of the skin. It is a common pediatric disease, affecting children and infants, but adults can experience the symptoms as well. Foods and medications can...
At some point in your life, you may have developed bumps or lumps on the skin on your legs. There are many reasons for skin conditions to arise and often the cause is not obvious. Allergies, irritants, your genetic makeup and certain diseases and...
An intussusception occurs when one part of the intestines folds into another part. According to Dr. Judith Sondheimer, professor emeritus at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in "Current Diagnosis & Treatment: Pediatrics,"...
Purpura is generally a condition characterized by the occurrence of purple spots and blemishes that appear on the skin, organs and mucous membranes. There are two common variations of purpura: idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, or ITP, and...
A systemic disease is a condition that affects the entire body. A variety of systemic diseases in children are associate with rashes. While the rash may be the most obvious symptom of these diseases, these conditions often need medical attention...
Joints, or the pivot points between bones that allow bending and movement, can become sore at night for a variety of reasons. Diseases and conditions associated with aching joints range from lupus to growing pains. Each prognosis is accompanied by...
