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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) in children: When to call
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
- Your child has signs of needing more fluids. These signs include sunken eyes with few tears, a dry mouth with little or no spit, and little or no urine for 6 hours.
- Your child has new belly pain, or the pain gets worse.
- Your child has blood in his or her urine.
- Your child's stools are black and tarlike or have streaks of blood.
- Your child has pain, swelling, or tenderness in his scrotum.
- Your child is confused or having trouble thinking clearly.
Watch closely for changes in your child's health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
- Your child has new joint pain, or the pain gets worse.
- Your child does not get better as expected.
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