Once Henoch-Schonlein purpura comes to the door, the headaches for parents begin. Recurrent rashes, joint pain, digestive problems...... These symptoms not only torment children, but also make parents anxious. In order to prevent and avoid recurrence, parents must master some key steps! Today, I will send you this prevention and treatment guide, hurry up and collect it to help you deal with Henoch-Schonlein purpura scientifically!
1. Identify the cause: Avoid precipitating factors
The onset of Henoch-Schonlein purpura is often triggered by some external factors, such as infection, allergies, drug reactions, etc. Therefore, the first step in preventing recurrence is to identify the cause and try to avoid these triggers. Common allergens include food (e.g., seafood, nuts, etc.), medications (e.g., antibiotics), and environmental allergens (e.g., pollen, dust). Parents should try to avoid their children's exposure to these allergens and pay attention to keeping the indoor environment clean and hygienic to prevent infection.
2. Find out the root cause of the disease: check all aspects, don't ignore the internal organs
Henoch-Schonlein purpura is not only a skin problem, but can also affect internal organs such as the kidneys and digestive tract. Therefore, once the child has symptoms of suspected purpura, in addition to routine examination of the rash, special attention should be paid to urine routine, blood tests, etc., to understand the involvement of internal organs. Early detection of visceral problems can be treated in time to avoid aggravation of the disease. If you just focus on the rash and ignore other problems, you may delay the best time for treatment.
3. Symptomatic treatment: Cooperate with the doctor, step by step
The most important point in the treatment of Henoch-Schonlein purpura is symptomatic treatment, not blind medication. The symptoms of purpura vary, such as rashes, kidney damage, and gastrointestinal bleeding, all require different treatment options. Parents must cooperate with the doctor, follow the doctor's instructions, and adjust the medication according to the changes in the condition. In particular, when using hormone drugs, you should strictly follow the doctor's instructions, and you should not increase or decrease the dose or stop the drug at will. In addition, the treatment should be gradual, not rushed, and the child's body should be given enough time to recover.
4. Science-based prevention: Maintain a healthy lifestyle
If you want to effectively prevent and treat Henoch-Schonlein purpura, daily care cannot be ignored. Usually pay attention to maintaining a reasonable diet for children, mainly light, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and reduce the risk of allergies. At the same time, proper exercise can help strengthen physical fitness, but it is necessary to avoid strenuous exercise to prevent the aggravation of the condition. In addition, it is also important for your child to rest, as adequate sleep can help the body recover faster and reduce the chance of recurrence.
In order to accurately prevent and treat Henoch-Schonlein purpura, parents need to do the following: 1. Find out the cause and avoid the triggering factors, 2. Find out the root cause of the disease and pay attention to the health of internal organs, 3. Symptomatic treatment, follow the doctor's instructions to use drugs scientifically, 4. Scientific prevention, pay attention to diet and living habits. As long as these methods are mastered, parents can better help their children prevent the recurrence of purpura and grow up healthily!