Henoch-Schonlein purpura is a bothersome systemic hemorrhagic capillaritis disease. Some people have fully recovered after treatment, but many more have fallen into the predicament of "long-term recurrence". What is the reason for this? Today, we're going to explore the underlying causes of this phenomenon.
1. Individual differences: differences in constitution and immune system
Everyone's constitution and immune system function are different. Those who are cured may have a more stable autoimmune system, a stronger constitution, and a better response to treatment. And those patients who have been recurrent for a long time may have problems such as abnormal immune systems and weak constitutions, which makes them more susceptible to repeated attacks from the disease.
2. Timeliness and standardization of treatment
Early detection and timely, standardized treatment are the keys to a cure. Some patients receive timely and effective treatment at the early stage of the disease, and the disease is under control, and the chance of natural recovery is greater. While other patients may fail to seek medical attention in time or the treatment is not standardized, the condition may recur or even worsen, and enter a vicious circle of long-term recurrence.
3. Lifestyle and environmental factors
The influence of lifestyle and environmental factors on Henoch-Schonlein purpura should also not be ignored. Those who are able to be cured tend to maintain healthy lifestyle habits, avoid allergens, and enhance their physique during the recovery period. Patients with long-term recurrence may have persistent allergens in their living environment, or unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as staying up late, irregular diet, and high mental stress, which may induce or aggravate the condition.
4. Infection and predisposing factors
Infection is one of the important factors that trigger and aggravate Henoch-Schonlein purpura. In some patients, the immune system is constantly activated due to repeated infections, which causes the disease to recur. Those who are cured may have avoided recurrent infections and reduced the impact of precipitating factors, so the disease was controlled.
5. Post-treatment follow-up and management
Recovered patients often strictly follow the doctor's follow-up recommendations after treatment, have regular follow-ups, monitor changes in their conditions, and adjust the treatment plan in time. Patients with long-term recurrence may neglect follow-up and management after symptom remission, resulting in recurrence. Therefore, continuous health management and regular check-ups are the key to prevent recurrence of the disease.
6. Influence of psychological factors
The influence of psychological factors on Henoch-Schonlein purpura should not be ignored. Patients who have been cured may have maintained a positive state of mind, actively cooperated with treatment, and maintained a good mood. Patients with long-term recurrence may have negative emotions such as anxiety and depression, which can affect the normal function of the immune system and lead to recurrence.
The difference between the cure and long-term recurrence of Henoch-Schonlein purpura is mainly affected by individual physique, timeliness and standardization of treatment, lifestyle, infection and predisposing factors, follow-up and management after treatment, and psychological factors. For patients, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, actively cooperating with treatment, regular check-ups, and maintaining a good attitude are the keys to improving the cure rate and reducing the recurrence of the disease. I hope that every patient can find a way to recover that suits them, get rid of the disease as soon as possible, and enjoy a healthy life.