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Can idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura happen to men?
Yes in can happen in men. I was diagnosed with it in April 2009. I also has it reaccur this month also.
What autoimmune disorder results in destruction of platelets?
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Why does an inquiry about idiopathic return a description of thrombocytopenia?
Because the most common syndromatic cause of thrombocyropenia is called ITP, or Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
What population groups tend to get idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura?
ITP does not appear to be related to race, lifestyle, climate, or environmental factors.
What is immune thrombocytopenic purpura?
its when you have a low platelet count and become at risk of bruising or bleeding. they dont know what causes it. it can go away fast or it can become chronic. its more common among infants and elders than teens and young adults. its no fun. :(
What are the symptoms of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura?
Acute ITP is characterized by bleeding into the skin or from the nose, mouth, digestive tract, or urinary tract. The onset is usually sudden. Bleeding into the skin takes the form of purpura or petechiae. Purpura is a purplish or reddish-brown.
Illnesses that start with the letter G?
Just to name a few: GAPO syndrome, Gastric Dumping Syndrome, Gaucher's Disease, and Genu varum.
Diet for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura patients?
My son has 8 year old he has ITP for 5 months. His symptoms are just few petechiae and few purpura. His platelte count is around 18000 and stable for two last weeks. Does he need any treatment?
What is the treatment for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura?
There is no specific treatment for ITP. In most cases, the disorder will resolve without medications or surgery within two to six weeks. Nosebleeds can be treated with ice packs when necessary.
What is the blood disorder?
It's actually not "IDP" it's "ITP" Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a bleeding condition in which the blood doesn't clot as it should. This is due to a low number of blood cells called platelets.
What are two examples of idiopathic disorders?
Idiopathic disorders are conditions with no identifiable cause. Two examples include idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive lung disease characterized by scarring of lung tissue, and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, an autoimmune disorder that leads to a low platelet count and increased risk of bleeding. In both cases, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear despite extensive research.
What is the blood disorder IDP?
It's actually not "IDP" it's "ITP" Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a bleeding condition in which the blood doesn't clot as it should. This is due to a low number of blood cells called platelets.
