How long should thrombocytopenia be treated?

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Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is also called immune thrombocytopenic purpura. Most patients are due to the presence of antiplatelet antibodies in the blood, mainly IgG. The disease is more common in children and young people, of which the male to female ratio is 1:2. Acute diseases are more common in upper respiratory tract infection or virus infection, while chronic diseases are more common in young women. The main treatment measures are anti infection, prevention of trauma, use of corticosteroids or immunosuppressants. In the acute stage, we should pay attention to rest and hemostasis. If there are indications, splenectomy can be considered.

How long should thrombocytopenia be treated?

First: idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, also known as immune thrombocytopenic purpura, most patients are due to the presence of antiplatelet antibodies in the blood, mainly IgG. The disease is more common in children and young people, of which the male to female ratio is 1:2. Acute diseases are more common in upper respiratory tract infection or virus infection, while chronic diseases are more common in young women. The main treatment measures are anti infection, prevention of trauma, use of corticosteroids or immunosuppressants. In the acute stage, we should pay attention to rest and hemostasis. If there are indications, splenectomy can be considered.

Second: in terms of drug selection, hormone is usually used for treatment. Attention should be paid to glucocorticoid. At the beginning, it must be sufficient. When the disease is under control, it can be reduced as appropriate. Prednisone is generally available. If it is a severe patient, hormone shock therapy should be used to suppress the disease with a large number of hormones, and then turn to conventional treatment after controlling the disease.

Third: if the body is not suitable for hormones, or resistant to hormones, immunosuppressants or cytotoxins, such as azathioprine, cyclophosphamide, can also be used in combination with immunosuppressants and hormones, but the dose must be careful to avoid other injuries. If it is acute, splenectomy can also be considered.

matters needing attention

For patients with thrombocytopenic purpura, the first priority is to prevent infection or bleeding, that is, to prevent cold and avoid injury. At the same time, we should also pay attention to the prevention of internal bleeding, to avoid emotional fluctuations. To regularly to the hospital for blood examination, the development process of the disease at any time to grasp, in order to change in the first time for treatment.