Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP)- Patient Resource Page
NOTE: The key to health success is working with your Endocrinologist, CDE, and Pediatrician or Primary Care Doctor. This page and Bubl Health act as supplements to care from a qualified and licensed physician.
Curated by Charlie Rombach
Start Here - General itp Information
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
National Organization for Rare Disorders
Medicine Net
MERCK Manual Consumer Version
American Family Physician
John Hopkins Medicine
Harvard Health Publishing
WebMD
Understanding Treatment Options
Mayo Clinic
Centers for Cancer care and Blood Disorders
WebMD
Cleveland Clinic
healthline
Medscape
US National Library of Medicine
Programs and Resources
Platelet Disorder Support Association
Patient Advocate Foundation
The Assistance Fund
NeedyMeds
Nplate
National Organization for Rare Disorders
Pump It Up for Platelets
Questions to ask your doctor
What do my platelet results mean, and how can I keep it healthy?
What is my risk for internal bleeding and how can I lower it?
How do I prevent bleeding and bruising?
Are there certain foods or things to avoid with ITP?
Which treatment options should I use and if they don't work, what should I turn to?
Will I need surgery if it doesn’t go away?
Is my ITP acute or chronic?
Advice from itp patients
Improve your fatigue by maintaining a healthy diet and staying fit.
Get the right amount of sleep that your body needs(Listen to your body.)
Track your platelets
Stay positive and practice things like meditation and yoga.
Keep your medication with you (In a purse or bag) to reduce the risk.
Laughter is the best medicine, understand that lots of people suffer with ITP but do not let it control the way you live.
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