HSP usually affects the small blood vessels in the skin, causing a rash that is called
It is a clinicoradiological syndrome which presents with headache, visual disturbances, seizures, altered consciousness, and focal neurological deficit, as in our patient.
The most serious complication of Henoch-Schonlein purpura is kidney damage. This risk is greater in adults than in children. Occasionally the damage is severe enough that dialysis or a kidney transplant is needed.
Henoch-Schönlein purpura is typically a self-limiting illness; however, patients may develop life-threatening complications such as intussusception, massive gastrointestinal hemorrhage, and renal failure. An interprofessional approach is necessary for the adequate diagnosis and management of the illness.
Peripheral neuropathy in HSP tends to affect the nerves in the feet and legs. Symptoms include weakness or clumsiness of movement (motor); unusual or unpleasant sensations such as tingling or burning; reduction in the ability to feel texture, temperature, etc.; and impaired balance when standing or walking (sensory).
HSP is an autoimmune disorder. This is when the body's immune system attacks the body's own cells and organs. With HSP, this immune response may be caused by an upper respiratory tract infection. Other immune triggers may include an allergic reaction, medicine, injury, or being out in cold weather.
Some common misdiagnoses can be Bipolar, ADHD/ADD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, etc. While it is possible for an HSP to also have one or more of these disorders, I am seeing a large number of HSPs who have been given one of these diagnoses but do not actually have the disorder.
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.
The most serious potential complication of Henoch-Schönlein purpura is kidney damage — which can be irreversible. For this reason, children with HSP should be carefully monitored for the first 6 months after diagnosis. Testing should include regular blood pressure checks and urine analysis.
Most children with HSP fully recover within a month and have no long-term problems. Some kids who have HSP get it again, usually a few months after the first episode. If it does come back, it's usually less severe than the first episode.
Adults with HSP are more likely to have more severe disease compared to children. HSP usually ends after four to six weeks -- sometimes with recurrence of symptoms over this period, but with no long-term consequences (recurrences are fairly common).
Relapses occur in about one third of patients, typically within 4 months from the initial presentation and with milder symptoms. We report the case of a 17-year old girl with an atypical relapse of Henoch-Schönlein purpura, presenting with acute abdominal symptoms 5 years after the first episode.
For about two-thirds of children, all symptoms will be gone in two to four weeks. For the last one-third of children, symptoms are gone in one to three months. Serious complications of HSP are rare, but it is very important to follow up with your child's doctor.
There is a Different Dopamine Response in an HSP Brain
A Highly Sensitive Person's brain is less likely to be affected by dopamine compared to the typical brain. The lack of response to dopamine is actually what helps them be able to become more thoughtful and observant while they're working on processing information.
Similar to feeling irritable, when our HSP minds and bodies experience too much stimulation, we may struggle to tolerate everyday situations. As a result, we may find we cry more easily. Whereas a commercial for The Humane Society may have brought tears to our eyes before, now we're experiencing a downpour of tears.
Trauma is our mind and body's response to any distressing event or events that overwhelm our ability to cope. While a highly sensitive person (HSP) is no more likely to experience distressing events than a non-HSP, they may be more likely to develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a result.
HSP is linked to the immune system, which normally protects the body from infections and disease. Many children with HSP first get symptoms with or after an infection – usually in the throat or tonsils. HSP is a systemic condition – this means it affects different parts of the body.
Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a rare inflammatory disease of the small blood vessels (capillaries) and is usually a self-limited disease. It is the most common form of childhood vascular inflammation (vasculitis) and results in inflammatory changes in the small blood vessels.
Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP) is the most common systemic vasculitis in childhood. Its cause is unknown. The mean age at presentation is 6 years and it generally affects children aged 2-10 years.
Bjelland noted a belief that all empaths are HSPs, but not all HSPs are empaths. Dr. Orloff said that an empath indeed carries all of the attributes of an HSP but with more developed intuition and a sponge-like ability for absorbing emotions.
It's not usually serious, but can sometimes lead to kidney problems.
For the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) who understands and embraces the unique trait of High Sensitivity (HS), life can be gloriously lived. For the HSP who still lives in the dark with regard to the trait of High Sensitivity, life can be a constant struggle to fit in.
HSPs often live with high levels of anxiety, sensory overload and stress — and negative emotions can overwhelm us.
An HSP is very susceptible to anxiety. Eventually, this means the HSP can't tell where sensory processing sensitivity ends and anxiety begins. You might say anxiety and the Highly Sensitive Person go hand in hand.
Low threshold for sensory awareness: HSPs may notice and experience sensory stimuli more strongly than others. For instance, loud noises and chaotic stimuli are likely to have a greater impact on HSPs.