• Inflammation of the blood vessels
• May affect many areas such as the skin, joints, kidneys and digestive system
• Symptoms may include a purplish rash, abdominal pain and joint pain and swelling
• Cause unknown
• Cannot be spread from person to person
• Affects males and females but more common in males
• Can occur at any age but more common in school age children
• Usually mild and resolves on its own
• May become life threatening if complications such as kidney failure develop

Rest

FOR PAIN

• Apply hot or cold packs to the area
• Relaxation techniques
• Distraction
• Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
  • Acetaminophen
  • Ibuprofen