EFFICACY OF CROTALUS HORRIDUS IN CURING OF HENOCH SCHONLEIN PURPURA WITH A CASE PRESENTATION

Abstract

Henoch Schonlein Purpura is a rare autoimmune disorder that is an IgA-mediated vasculitis characterised by inflammation of small blood vessels. It is a multisystem disorder which affects many organs in the body. It is typically seen in children and young adults presenting with palpable, non-blanching purpura, Arthritis, Gastrointestinal symptoms and Renal involvement. Crotalus horridus is one of the most efficient remedy in curing Henoch schonlein purpura.

SYNONYMS

IgA Vasculitis, Anaphylactoid purpura, purpura rheumatica