Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

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What is idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura?

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is a bleeding disorder characterized by a low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) with no known cause. It is also known as immune thrombocytopenic purpura or immune-mediated thrombocytopenia.

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Acupuncture Aromatherapy Listen to Music
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Tramadol Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) Amitriptyline
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Lorazepam Clonazepam Alprazolam
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Venlafaxine Duloxetine Fluoxetine
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

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Who has idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura on PatientsLikeMe?

  • 0 new patients joined this month
  • 147 say ITP is their primary condition
Age
Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 12
30s 13
40s 20
50s 24
60s 23
70+ 69
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom Proportion # of patients
0-19 years 13
20-29 years 12
30-39 years 12
40-49 years 7
50-59 years 11
60-69 years 10
70+ years 11

Distribution of sex

Sex
Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 64
Female 252
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status Proportion # of patients
Diagnosed 204
Not Diagnosed 6
These charts show data from ITP patients who have completed their condition history
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