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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.
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?
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 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 some examples of the different symptoms of the bleeding disorder known as ITP?
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.
Illnesses that start with the letter G?
Just to name a few: GAPO syndrome, Gastric Dumping Syndrome, Gaucher's Disease, and Genu varum.
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 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.
What is the emergency treatment for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura?
Patients with acute ITP who are losing large amounts of blood or bleeding into their central nervous system require emergency treatment. This includes transfusions of platelets, intravenous immunoglobulins, or prednisone.
