Immune thrombocytic purpura; Is it really that major of an illness? - purpura
I was recently diagnosed with ITP. Doctors have sounded like prednisone, when I go, I want to be good. From what I have, that research seems to be the case. What is fever? ITP is really so bad? Ideas? Ideas? Comments?
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Purpura Immune Thrombocytic Purpura; Is It Really That Major Of An Illness?
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OK, here are some facts for you.
There are two types of ITP: acute term (temporary or short) and chronic (long term).
Acute ITP generally lasts less than 6 months. It occurs mainly in children, boys and girls, and is the most common form of ITP. Acute ITP often occurs after an infection caused by a virus.
Chronic ITP is a long-term (6 months or more) and mainly affects adults. However, some adolescents and children receive this type of ITP. Chronic ITP affects women 2 to 3 times more frequently than men.
Treatment depends on the severity of the symptoms of bleeding and platelet count. In mild cases, treatment may not be required.
Outlook
For most children and adults, ITP is a serious or fatal.
Acute ITP in children are usually disappear after a few weeks or months and not back. In 80 percent of children with ITP, the platelet count back to normal within 6 to 12 months. The treatment is not required.
A small number of children, about 5 percent, as ITP does not have to disappear by itself, to further medical or surgical.
Chronic ITP varies with each individual and can last for many years. Even people with severe forms of chronic ITP can live for decades. Most people with chronic ITP May at a time to stop treatment, and a platelet count of security.
I hope that helps.
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