Question 1

what are the tests for itp?

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ITP: Thrombocytopenia  or low platelet level can be caused by so many things such as drugs, platelet consumption by clots, infections, vitamin deficiency, cancer related etc. Your doctor has to rule out all those possibilities and ultimately to do a bone marrow biopsy to eval bone marrow. See your md and discuss further re-diagnosis approach/treatment and other things you need to know re - itp.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of itp?

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Symptom: Most of the time  itp patients are asymptomatic and the only abnormality they have is the low platelet level on their blood counts.  They can have bruising, tiny red dots on the skin,  roof of the mouth etc- ( ptechiae) or other type of bleeding such as bleeding in the gum , only if platelet level goes down really low-below 30k or so.

Question 3

what're the main causes of itp?

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ITP: When I am evaluating a patient with itp, the underlying illnesses i consider (in no particular order) are viral infections (especially hiv, hep b, and hep c), bacterial infections (especially h. Pylori), common variable immunodeficiency, non-hodgkin's lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. In adults, most commonly, no underlying etiology is found.

Question 4

what are the corollaries of getting itp?

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Bruising, bleeding: People with itp may be at an increased risk of bruising or bleeding, depending on the platelet count and other factors, such as medications. If needed, itp can be treated with steroids or other medications. In some instances, removing the spleen (splenectomy) may be recommended. If you are to require surgery, the surgeon should be made aware of this condition.

Question 5

are ttp and itp the same?

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No: Both itp and ttp are diseases in which blood platelet counts fall however, itp typically leads to an increased risk for bleeding but ttp results in blood clot formation in small blood vessels. These clots can damage the kidneys or cause stroke. Both diseases can be treated with plasmaphoresis, a procedure in which anti-platelet antibodies can be removed from the blood (a temporary measure).

Question 6

what is thrombocythemia, itp?

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Low platelets: In itp, there are low numbers of blood cells called platelets which results in an increased risk of bleeding. In children, viral infections are often responsible and the counts improve most of the time. In adults, no cause is present and treatment involves medications such as steroids, nplate, (romiplostim) rituximab, and also spleen surgery. Treatment is begun only in case of bleeding or very low counts.

Question 7

i had acute itp 16 months ago. can i donate a kidney?

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Not enough info: That is really a question for your hematologist. Much more information is needed before this question can be answered.

Question 8

is it possible that itp in a child be caused by black mold?

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Black mold & ITP: No one knows why itp occurs.  There is no study that suggests it is caused by black mold.

Question 9

are there any dangers of getting i-lipo or similar laser liposuction procedures specifically for people who have been diagnosed with itp and diabetes?

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Yes: Anyone who has itp and diabetes are at a higher risk than normal for post operative complications.  Risks vs benefits should be discussed with your family physician.

Question 10

looking to adopt a 4yr old girl from china and has been diag w/ itp and beta thalissemia minor.  is there any complications from having the 2 together?

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Probably not.: Itp is an autoimmune reaction causing the person's platelets (needed for clotting of blood). The majority of children with the condition recover completely from it in a few weeks/months with treatment( often steroids). Beta thal minor is a red blood cell issue. It should cause the child no problems.

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