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ITP occurs when your
bodyТs immune system destroys its own
platelets, in the same way it would destroy
harmful invaders such as bacteria. Platelets
are important for helping the blood to clot
and stop bleeding. Normal platelet
counts
range from 150,000 to 400,000 per microliter
of blood. For many, a count of 30,000 is
sufficient to prevent a catastrophic bleed.
People with platelet counts under 10,000
have a severe case of ITP. Platelet counts
lower than 10,000 require immediate
treatment and should be considered
emergencies.
HelenТs platelet count
is lower than 5,000!!! She has such
condition uninterruptedly during many
years!!! |
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The girl has been suffering from spontaneous
heavy nose, gum and menstrual bleedings,
headaches, depressions, irritability, she
spontaneous bruises and black-and-blue marks
(purpura or petechiae) on her skin. Internal
bleeding is a more serious complication that
can occur. The most serious risk is bleeding
into the brain. |
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