Patient's question:
Doctor, I've been experiencing cracked and painful gums when washing my face recently, and my stool has been black. I've also been having urinary urgency. After a thorough examination at the hospital, I was diagnosed with Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). I want to know what the treatment options are, how expensive the treatment is, and what I should pay attention to in daily life?Doctor's answer:
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), currently also known as immune thrombocytopenic purpura, is classified as primary or secondary. Treatment differentiation is based on the presence of secondary factors, where the underlying cause should be identified and addressed. Corticosteroids are generally the first-line treatment. In cases of severe skin blistering, initial treatment may involve the use of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) and platelet transfusions. Immun are used as an alternative. Third-line treatments include options such as splenectomy and rituximab, which should be determined based on individual circumstances.