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Regarding ITP
Hello, my sister is suffuring from ITP, having a proper medication from last year there is no problem occur but now again same issues with the platelets decreases, she is hospitalized also for platelets (acute to cronic now) What step is required for this treatement as she is only 6 year old. Is there any complications, thanks in advance
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Nothing to worry but always look for any echhymosis or other skin patches which occur due to low platelets...
Main treatment is based on platelet counts and any bleeding from any aprts of body....
Treatment consider are steroid/immuniglobulin/plasma pheresis...
But it dhould be decide about treating doctor and response of patient...
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you can also consult pediatric hematologist....
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consult online if requires...
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi, I can understand your worries
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Treatment for ITP is Steroid/ immunoglobulin . Now newer drugs and treatment modalities have come to treat ITP. Ask your treating doctor, he might help you better.
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Dr. Raktima Chakrabarti
Pediatrician
29 yrs exp
Gurgaon
It is natural in ITP. It would be better if you do online consultation
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Online consultation
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Generally steroid treatments are required
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