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How can you care for Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) in children?
- Give medicines as prescribed.
- Do not give a child with HSP anti-inflammatory medicines without talking to your doctor first. These medicines include aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), and naproxen (Aleve).
- Give your child acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain. Read and follow all instructions on the label.
- Do not give a child two or more pain medicines at the same time unless the doctor told you to. Many pain medicines have acetaminophen, which is Tylenol. Too much acetaminophen (Tylenol) can be harmful.
- If the doctor prescribed steroid medicines, give them as directed.
- Give your child lots of fluids.
Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP): When to call
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
- You have signs of needing more fluids. You have sunken eyes, a dry mouth, and you pass only a little urine.
- You have new belly pain, or the pain gets worse.
- You have blood in your urine.
- Your stools are black and tarlike or have streaks of blood.
- You have pain, swelling, or tenderness in your scrotum.
- You are confused or having trouble thinking clearly.
Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
- You have new joint pain, or the pain gets worse.
- You do not get better as expected.
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