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Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is a bleeding disorder characterized by too few platelets in the blood. This is because platelets are being destroyed by the immune system. Idiopathic means the exact cause of the dis... |
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Symptoms
Bruising; Nosebleed or bleeding in the mouth; Bleeding into the skin - also called pinpoint red spots or petechial ra...
Causes
The disease occurs when immune system cells, called lymphocytes, produce antibodies against platelets. Platelets are ...
Tests
Tests include: Complete blood count (CBC) shows low platelet count; Bone marrow aspiration or biopsy appears normal; ...
Treatments
In children, the disease often runs its course without treatment. In adults, the initial treatment is usually with a ...
Complications
Severe bleeding; Bleeding into the brain or loss of blood into the digestive tract.
Prevention
The causes and risk factors are unknown, except in children when it may be related to a viral infection. Prevention m...
Doctor Specialties
Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if severe bleeding occurs, or if other new ...
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