Patient's question:
I have been experiencing dizziness recently, and I can't eat properly either. My mental state isn't great either. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it was a blood-related issue. Could Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) be leukemia?Doctor's answer:
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a blood system disease, an autoimmune bleeding disorder with an unclear etiology, characterized primarily by thrombocytopenia and normal or increased megakaryocytes in the bone marrow. The incidence is generally lower in females than in males. Currently, hospitalization is recommended for treatment, along with improved relevant tests to determine the treatment plan based on the results. The earlier the treatment is started, the better the outcome. It is also advised to actively participate in physical exercise, regulate physical and mental health, and maintain personal hygiene.