Henoch-Schonlein purpura associated with gastric helicobacter pylori infection

ABSTRACT

This is a case report of a 40 year old patient with Henoch-Schonlein Purpura, who presented with upper abdominal pain, retrosternal burning and palpable purpura over the lower limbs. His upper GI Endoscopy revealed erythematous lesions in the body of stomach and more severe antral gastritis, which was later on proved to be due to Helicobacter Pylori [H. Pylori]. The patient was started on anti-H.Pylori treatment with omeprazole, clarithromycin and amoxicillin and responded very well, with remission of symptoms. H.Pylori infection was the most probable cause of Henoch-Schonlein purpura in this patient