What is idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura?
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is a bleeding disorder characterized by a low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) with no known cause. It is also known as immune thrombocytopenic purpura or immune-mediated thrombocytopenia.
How do members experience idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura*
Who has idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 7 | |
20s | 16 | |
30s | 57 | |
40s | 89 | |
50s | 74 | |
60s | 66 | |
70+ | 46 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 69 | |
Female | 290 |