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Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) Learning Center
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Adults are usually started on an anti-inflammatory medicine called prednisone. In some cases, surgery to remove the spleen (splenectomy) is recommended. This can help increase the platelet count in about 50% of patients. However, other drug treatm...
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Patients with acute ITP who are losing large amounts of blood or bleeding into their central nervous system require emergency treatment. This includes transfusions of platelets, intravenous immunoglobulins, or prednisone. Prednisone is a steroid m...
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There is no specific treatment for ITP except to manage symptoms. In most cases, the disorder will resolve within two to six weeks without medications or surgery. Nosebleeds can be treated with ice packs when necessary. General care may include as...
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A splenectomy is the total or partial surgical removal of the spleen, an organ that is part of the lymphatic system.
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Spleen removal (splenectomy) is surgery to remove a diseased or damaged spleen. This organ is in the upper part of your belly, on the left side. It helps your body fight germs and infections. It also helps filter your blood.
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Splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen, which is an organ that is part of the lymphatic system. The spleen is a dark-purple, bean-shaped organ located in the upper left side of the abdomen, just behind the bottom of the rib cage. In adu...
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Splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen, which is an organ that is part of the lymphatic system. The spleen is a dark purple, bean-shaped organ located in the upper left side of the abdomen, just behind the bottom of the rib cage. In adu...
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The process of transferring whole blood or blood components from one person (donor) to another (recipient).
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Transfusion therapy refers to the process of administering whole blood or blood components to a patient through an intravenous (IV) needle or catheter placed in a patient's vein. Blood and blood products may be autologous (comprised of the patient...
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The process of transferring whole blood or blood components from one person (donor) to another (recipient).
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Transfusion is the process of transferring whole blood or blood components from a donor to a recipient.
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