Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is also called as ITP, immune thrombocytopenic purpura.
OVERVIEW
Low levels of the blood cells that cure bleeding (platelets).
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) can take place when the immune system mistakenly attacks platelets. In infants, it can follow a viral infection. In adults, it can be chronic.
Symptoms can involve easy bruising, bleeding and pinpoint-sized reddish-purple spots on the lower legs.
In children, ITP generally resolves without any treatment. Adults usually need treatment with medication for bleeding. Rarely the spleen can need to be removed.
SYMPTOMS
Symptoms can involve easy bruising, bleeding and pinpoint-sized reddish-purple spots on the lower legs.
Skin: red spots or rash of small purplish spots
Also common: bleeding, bruising, heavy or lengthen periods, or bleeding from nose.
TREATMENTS
• Treatment consists of steroids
In children, ITP normally resolves without any treatment. Adults normally need treatment with medication for bleeding. Rarely the spleen can need to be removed.
• Steroid
Modifies or simulates hormone effects, frequently to decrease inflammation or for tissue growth and repair.
• Blood transfusion
Transferring blood from one person into the veins of another person.