ITP - Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

ITP - Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura itp Key points to remember · ITP is a bleeding disorder caused when the blood has difficulty clotting due to a shortage of platelets · In most cases, ITP will itp In adults, the trigger for acute ITP may not be obvious The first sign of the illness may be a red or purple skin rash on the legs or abnormal

itp What are some ITP symptoms? · Small red dots on the skin caused by broken blood vessels · Purple spots on the skin · Bruising on the arms

unlimitpg ITP is considered an autoimmune disease, as antibodies against several platelet surface structures can be detected Diagnosis of ITP involves The ITP Support Association The UK charitysupporting thoseaffected by ITP Immune Thrombocytopenia