What is the treatment for anaphylactoid purpura

Condition analysis:
Anaphylactoid purpura (also called Henoch-Schoenlein purpura) is an illness that can involve many different organs in the body.

The cause of this illness is not completely understood. Researchers believe that there is some inflammation (swelling) in the blood vessels, which causes symptoms. The illness is often seen in children who have had a viral upper respiratory infection (a cold) a few weeks earlier. The antibodies produced by the child's body to fight the cold may contribute to development of the illness.

Instructions:
What is the treatment? There is no medicine that can cure this illness. There is also no way known to predict who will get anaphylactoid purpura and there is no way to prevent it. The illness may last for several months and the symptoms may come and go during this time. The older your child is, the more likely it is that he or she will experience the symptoms again. Your child will eventually get better on his or her own. Until then, you can treat your child's symptoms.

Anti-inflammatory medications
The best and safest medication to give to help with the pain and inflammation of swollen joints is ibuprofen (for example, Advil or Motrin). Use the same dose you use to treat your child's fever. Do not use aspirin. Acetaminophen (for example, Tylenol) may help with the pain, but it will not relieve swelling and inflammation. Your child's dose of ibuprofen is ____ mg every 6 to 8 hours as needed for pain.

Steroid medications
Your child's doctor may prescribe a steroid medication, such as prednisone, to reduce inflammation in the intestine. The steroid may help control pain and intestinal bleeding.

Fluids
Encourage your child to drink plenty of fluids and to eat a normal diet as much as is possible.