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. :(
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Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is a blood disorder characterized by an abnormal decrease in the number of platelets in the blood. Platelets are cells in the blood that help stop bleeding. A decrease in platelets can result in easy bruising, bleeding gums and internal bleeding.
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ITP is a disease in which platelets are destroyed by antibodies in the body's immune system.
Immune or idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)-- A blood disease that results in destruction of platelets, which are blood cells involved in clotting.
It is a disorder in which the immune system targets and destroys blood platelets
Thrombocytopenic Purpura
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP). It's a rare blood disorder that effects your platlets and organs
ITP stands for Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura. It is a disorder in which the immune system targets and destroys platelets, which are use in blood clotting. This results in low platelet counts and increased bleeding and bruising.
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.
ITP does not appear to be related to race, lifestyle, climate, or environmental factors.
It is Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura. In this process, blood clots (or thromboses) form in small blood vessels, leading to low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia) in the blood, along with skin manifestations (purpura).
If you aren't in danger of going unconscious while driving then you should be able to drive.
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)
Yes in can happen in men. I was diagnosed with it in April 2009. I also has it reaccur this month also.
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) occurs when the immune system destroys platelets. Common symptoms include spontaneous bruising, abnormally heavy menstruation, rashes, and mouth or nose bleeds.