Patient's question:
My daughter was diagnosed with acute ITP at 2 months old and 9 months later. Her platelet count dropped to 2,000 at its lowest point. After treatment with immunoglobulin and hormones, her platelet count returned to normal. After discharge, she had follow-up checks every half month, and her platelet count has been between 350 and 450 throughout, with her overall health in good condition.Doctor's answer:
6 to 8 months without treatment and normal blood tests can be considered as recovery. If it recurs again, it doesn't count as a relapse but rather as a new illness. In fact, using immunosuppressants without platelet transfusions can also lead to the formation of platelet antibodies, and compared to platelet transfusions, it has more adverse effects. For such a young child with ITP, over-treatment is unnecessary. Even hormones and globulin are not needed. Supportive treatment is sufficient. For example, platelet transfusions can be administered when platelet counts are too low. Most cases can recover on their own.