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 92 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. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Karla Gonzalez Segovia
Dr. Julieta Márquez Villegas
Dr. Rosa Isela Fraga Rodríguez
Dr. Julieta Cruz Ruiz
Dr. Velia Edila Uresti Alvarado
Dr. Roberto Arturo Castillo Reyther
Dr. Carlos Antonio Díaz Torres
Dr. Jose Alfonso Lugo Iniguez
Dr. José de Jesús Zermeño Nava
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Armando Villalobos Ruíz
Dr. Raul Humberto Perales Recio
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Gerardo González Cantú
Dr. Laura Evangelina Ortiz Martinez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
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.