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ITP
ITP is a bleeding disorder in which platelets are destroyed by the immune system. Platelets are found in the blood and help blood to clot. Common symptoms include abnormal bleeding and easy bruising.
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What does itp stand for?
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What are the tests for itp?
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What are the symptoms of itp?
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What're the main causes of itp?
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How do you treat itp in adults?
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A 33-year old male asked:
Any special diet recommended for itp?
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What are the corollaries of getting itp?
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A 52-year old asked:
What sort of tests will I need to test me for itp?
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A 20-year old male asked:
I have chronic itp since i was 14. How do I get cured?
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A 21-year old male asked:
I have a immun disease known as itp . Right now I have it over 15 years and i really want to know if myn disease ever can been cured? (completely)
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A 23-year old female asked:
Can itp be fatal?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Can itp be linked to ra?
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What is the mortality rate of itp?
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A 36-year old asked:
Is itp one a psychosomatic disease?
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A 31-year old asked:
Why can't i give blood if i had itp?
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What's the mortality rate for people with itp?
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A 46-year old asked:
Does anyone knows how effective is rituximav if I have itp?
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A 23-year old female asked:
When should an itp patient seek emergency medical attention?
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A 22-year old female asked:
When I was 3 I was diagnosed and hospitalized for ITP. I'm a 22-year-old female now and I haven't had issues since. Should I worry?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Hi. I have a sister, she's 15 years old. She has a the disease itp.Is there a way to cure her?What kind of testing is necessary for her?
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A 34-year old asked:
Are ttp and itp the same?
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A 39-year old asked:
What is thrombocythemia, itp?
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A 35-year old asked:
Why don't ttp/itp increase pt/aptt time?
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A 33-year old asked:
Where do the antibodies that cause itp come from?
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A 34-year old asked:
Can you take Lexapro (escitalopram) if you have "itp"?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Why do they say itp is like cancer? If that makes sense
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A 47-year old asked:
I had itp 2 years ago and want to donate blood. Can I do it now?
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A 43-year old asked:
Can you tell me info on fertility and itp. My question is: can itp cause fertility issues?
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A 38-year old female asked:
Why I feel tired when I sit for a long time in the sun I have ITP platlets range between 50 and 80 ?
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A 28-year old female asked:
I have a family hisotory of itp how would i take my child to get check out with out being accused of child abuse ?
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