How Is Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Treated?
Treatment for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is based on how much and how often you re bleeding and your platelet count. In some cases, treatment may not be needed. Medicines often are used as the first course of treatment. Treatments used for children and adults are similar. Adults with ITP who have very low platelet counts or problems with bleeding often are treated. Adults who have milder cases of ITP may not need any treatment, other than watching their symptoms and platelet counts. The acute (short-term) type of ITP that occurs in children often goes away within a few weeks or months. Children who have bleeding symptoms, other than merely bruising (purpura), usually are treated. Children who have milder cases of ITP may not need treatment other than monitoring and followup to make sure platelet counts return to normal.
