What is thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura?

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare blood condition. It causes blood clots to form in small blood vessels throughout the body. The blood clots can cause serious problems if they block the blood vessels and limit blood flow to the brain, kidneys, or heart.

How do members experience thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura*

*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.

Top treatments taken by people for thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura*

*Data from patients with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.

Compare treatments taken by people with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura*

Treatment
Perceived effectiveness
Side effects
Total evaluations
Tried for
Treatment

(Aspirin Low Dose)
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
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No evaluations
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*Data from patients with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.

Who has thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 9
30s 14
40s 21
50s 20
60s 9
70+ 5

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 16
Female 65