Diagnosing HSP
Jun 21, 2016
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12/23/15- 3 day long sore throat, negative strep test
12/31/15- severe stomach pain occurring in waves and causing doubling over cramping
1/2/16- ankle swelling, pain, minor purpuric rash on ankle
1/4/16- severe knee swelling, severe pain, rash spreading to legs and trunk. Positive strep test, elevated labs/urine. Tap negative for infection, admitted to hospital and diagnosed with Henoch-Schonlein Purpura by symptoms (swelling of joints, stomach pain, rash). Strep treated with antibiotic.
Kidneys being monitored through December.
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