Patient's question:
What happened? Feeling unwell, what is the treatment for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura?Doctor's answer:
Hello, Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is generally caused by unclear reasons that affect the immune dysfunction, leading to the destruction of platelets, resulting in thrombocytopenia, subcutaneous petechiae, bruising, and other symptoms. After recurrence, the main treatment methods include hormones, immunosuppressants, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), and platelet transfusions for symptomatic relief. If the cause is due to hypersplenism, splenectomy can be performed.