Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura is a rare and serious blood disorder in which small clots form in the vessels throughout the body, which lowers the platelets and can damage various organs. It requires prompt care.
Common symptoms:
- Bruises or small red spots on the skin
- Extreme fatigue and paleness
- Fever, confusion or other neurological changes
When to seek care? The rapid appearance of these signs warrants immediate care, since the course can be fast.
Who treats it? The hematologist is the central specialist in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura; the vascular surgeon may step in depending on the complications. When faced with unusual bleeding or bruising, seeking prompt evaluation is the wisest course.
Data on 4 doctors who treat thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Specialties that treat thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Dr. Abraham Salvador Majluf Cruz
Dra. Daniela Pérez Sámano
Dr. Gerardo López Hernández
Dr. Alonso Hernández Company
Dra. Patricia Galindo Delgado
Dr. Gabriel Aceves Castillo
Dr. Eduardo Edmundo Reynoso Gómez
Dr. Eduardo Terreros Muñoz
Dra. Gladys Patricia Agreda Vásquez
Dr. Juan Rafael Labardini Méndez
Dra. Brenda Leticia Gonzalez Garcia
Dr. Jose Luis Alvarez Vera
Dr. O Oscar Ramirez Arenas
Dra. María Teresa García Lee
Dr. Jorge Eduardo Espinosa Turcott
Dr. Fernando Pérez Zincer
Dr. Victor Mingura Ledezma
Dr. Karen Daniela Pérez Gomez
Dr. Chavez Javier Pizzuto
Dr. Antonio Velázquez González
Frequently asked questions
What is thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura?
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura is a rare and serious blood disorder in which small clots form in the vessels throughout the body, which lowers the platelets and can damage various organs. It requires prompt care.
Which doctor treats thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura?
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura is usually treated by specialists in hematologist, vascular surgeon.