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Thrombocytopenic purpura

What is Thrombocytopenic purpura?

Thrombocytopenic purpura are purpura associated with a reduction in circulating blood platelets which can result from a variety of causes, such as kaposi sarcoma.

By tradition, the term idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is used when the cause is idiopathic. However, most cases are now considered to be immune-mediated.

Another form is thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.

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I am a known patient of Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura since 2 yrs. I am on medication since 2 months as my counts went low and have tapered...

doctor1 MD

Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
As you are on steroid-Wysolone, it is not advisable to have pregnancy.
After completion of steroid course it is advisable to...

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Hi, I wanted to know the success ratio of curing Immune thrombocytopenic purpura with steroids like dexason at the age of 25? When the platelet...

doctor1 MD

Hi there, the chance of response to steroids is very high. However, the doctor should check for the possibility of other autoimmune disorders like...

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What is the cause of losing platelets? Will medication stop this process or can it be reverse?
Thanks.
What are the symptoms that the problem is...

doctor1 MD

Brief Answer:
there are many causes, some of them can be treated

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

here is a list of potential causes (not exhaustive) :
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