What is idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura?
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is a bleeding disorder characterized by a low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) with no known cause. It is also known as immune thrombocytopenic purpura or immune-mediated thrombocytopenia.
How do members experience idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura*
Common symptoms
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Common symptom
Stress
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Common symptom
Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)
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Pain
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Depressed mood
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*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 idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura*
Treatment
Type
How many have tried
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Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
160
Tried for
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
(1)
*Data from patients with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura*
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for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (1 evaluation)
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hunger
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1
Tried for
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
(1)
*Data from patients with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 6 | |
| 20s | 20 | |
| 30s | 56 | |
| 40s | 86 | |
| 50s | 80 | |
| 60s | 57 | |
| 70+ | 46 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 69 | |
| Female | 287 |