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ITP
ITP is a bleeding disorder in which platelets are destroyed by the immune system. Platelets are found in the blood and help blood to clot. Common symptoms include abnormal bleeding and easy bruising.
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What does ITP stand for?
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How could one catch itp?
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What are the tests for itp?
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What are the symptoms of ITP?
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What're the main causes of itp?
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How do you treat ITP in adults?
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How fast can I make my itp go away?
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A 29-year old asked:
Can depression lead to the disease ITP?
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What are the corollaries of getting ITP?
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What kind of doctor sees somebody for itp?
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A 29-year old asked:
What's the best treatment to get rid of itp?
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What sort of tests will I need to test me for ITP?
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A 29-year old asked:
Is there a link between ITP and recurrent miscarraiges?
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A member asked:
Are any special tests needed, or can a regular doctor see me for my itp?
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A 34-year old asked:
Can you tell me What is itp that is the result of bruising without reason?
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A 44-year old female asked:
Why would my Dr keep me on treatments for itp without stopping in almost 6 years?
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A 28-year old female asked:
How do i take my child to the doctor the get unexplained bruising checked out. I have a family history of ITP.?
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A 23-year old female asked:
can ITP be fatal?
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A 47-year old asked:
What is the mortality rate of itp?
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A 31-year old asked:
Why cant i give blood if i had itp?
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A 36-year old asked:
Is itp one a psychosomatic disease?
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A 38-year old asked:
What's the mortality rate for people with itp?
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A 46-year old asked:
Does anyone knows how effective is Rituximav if I have ITP?
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A 23-year old female asked:
when should an itp patient seek emergency medical attention?
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A 38-year old female asked:
My daughter had ITP in 2006 & then in 2009, hasn't had it again since July 2009. Is there a likely hood it will come back again?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Hi. I have a sister, she's 15 years old. she has a the disease ITP.Is there a way to cure her?What kind of testing is necessary for her?
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A 23-year old male asked:
I have no spleen due to ITP as a child. is there anything I should do in my life different from others? i dont want to hurt myself. Im 23.
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A 31-year old female asked:
My daughter has a hx of chronic ITP she was given a 10 mg dose of dexamethasone for 4 days, on day 3 still bleeding. How long do they take to kick in?
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A 34-year old asked:
Are TTP and ITP the same?
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What is thrombocythemia, itp?
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