Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
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ITP, the abbreviation for immune thrombocytopenic purpura, is a disorder in which the body's defense system reduces the number of platelets, the cells that help stop bleeding. With fewer platelets available, the tendency to bleed or to bruise easily increases.
How it presents: Bruises that appear without a blow to explain them, small red dots on the skin, bleeding from the gums or the nose and, in general, a greater tendency to bleed with minimal stimuli.
When to seek care? An evaluation is advisable in the presence of unexplained bruises, frequent or repeated bleeding, or pinpoint spots on the skin that have no clear cause.
Which specialist treats it? The hematologist evaluates platelet and clotting disorders; in minors the pediatrician also takes part. If you notice signs of easy bleeding, the prudent thing is for these professionals to review the picture and guide the follow-up.
Data on 97 doctors who treat immune thrombocytopenic purpura
Which specialist treats immune thrombocytopenic purpura?
ITP (immune thrombocytopenic purpura) in children should be evaluated by a Hematologist, who monitors platelet levels; a Pediatrician is usually the first point of contact if you notice frequent bruising or bleeding.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in immune thrombocytopenic purpura
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Frequently asked questions
What is immune thrombocytopenic purpura?
ITP, the abbreviation for immune thrombocytopenic purpura, is a disorder in which the body's defense system reduces the number of platelets, the cells that help stop bleeding. With fewer platelets available, the tendency to bleed or to bruise easily increases.
Which doctor treats immune thrombocytopenic purpura?
ITP (immune thrombocytopenic purpura) in children should be evaluated by a Hematologist, who monitors platelet levels; a Pediatrician is usually the first point of contact if you notice frequent bruising or bleeding.