
Can Rheumatism Reoccur And Cause ITP?

Question: Dear Doctor,
One year back i am diagnosed with ITP. Few months i have taken steroids.
My Bone marrow , LFT , Anti-CCP, LUPUS, Anti DNA other test are normal.
My doctor suggested Splenectomy. Currently I am on Revolade 25mg tabs.
I suffered from Rheumatic fever during my childhood. I had Rheumatic Heart Disease/surgery.
Can Rheumatism reoccur and cause of ITP? How to check this? What are the tests for this?
What should i do now?
Regards,
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Brief Answer:
continue revolade
Detailed Answer:
Hi
thanks for your query.
There is no relation between ITP and rheumatic fever, so no question of getting tests done for the same.
Revolade is a good treatment for ITP and if it maintains the platelet count above 50000/ul then nothing like it. Splenectomy has its own hazards like infections and it is best postponed until really necessary.
Hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer further followup queries, if any.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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