A 40-year-old member asked:
What to do if i have been diagnosed with itd (idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura)?
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Dr. James Doyleanswered
37 years experience
Be careful: The primary worry is bleeding. Follow your doctors recommendations for further testing and treatment. Other serious diseases like lupus or leukemia may have to be ruled out. Good luck
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Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Self-educate: Often this requires no treatment beyond being closely followed. When platelet counts drop below 90,000, it can be troublesome. Get checked for lupus and HIV infection, and comply with whatever your hematologist thinks best.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
What is an idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura ?
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Dr. Keith Stockerl-Goldsteinanswered
Hematology and Oncology 32 years experience
Low platelets: Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (itp) is an immune-mediated problem that leads to a very low platelet count. This leads to a very high risk of bleeding. It is generally treated with immune suppressing medications such as steroids.
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