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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.

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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 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 population groups tend to get idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura?

ITP does not appear to be related to race, lifestyle, climate, or environmental factors.


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.


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 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.


Can a person drive after treatment for Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura?

If you aren't in danger of going unconscious while driving then you should be able to drive.


What is the prognosis for a patient with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura?

The prognosis for recovery from acute ITP is good; 80% of patients recover without special treatment. The prognosis for chronic ITP is also good; most patients experience long-term remissions. In rare instances, however, ITP can cause.


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.