Abdominal pain is a recognized manifestation of Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (HSP) Leung et al. 2020. HSP can be associated with various factors, including infections such as rotavirus Tang et al. 2017, and may present alongside other systemic conditions like pulmonary tuberculosis Li et al. 2020. However, the provided UK clinical guidelines, including those from CKS and NICE, do not offer specific guidance on the management of abdominal pain in patients with Henoch-Schönlein Purpura NICE CKS,NICE CKS,NICE CKS,NICE CKS,NICE CG143,NICE CG141,NICE NG224. Similarly, the provided peer-reviewed literature confirms abdominal pain as a feature of HSP but does not detail specific management protocols for this symptom Tang et al. 2017Leung et al. 2020Li et al. 2020.
Key References
- CKS - Ulcerative colitis
- CKS - Urticaria
- CKS - Sickle cell disease
- CKS - Dyspepsia - proven peptic ulcer
- CG143 - Sickle cell disease: managing acute painful episodes in hospital
- CG141 - Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding in over 16s: management
- NG224 - Urinary tract infection in under 16s: diagnosis and management
- (Tang et al., 2017): A Case of Henoch-Schonlein Purpura Associated with Rotavirus Infection in an Elderly Asian Male and Review of the Literature.
- (Leung et al., 2020): Henoch-Schönlein Purpura in Children: An Updated Review.
- (Li et al., 2020): Pulmonary tuberculosis presenting as henoch-schönlein purpura: Case report and literature review.