Apr 29, 2025 · Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an illness that can lead to bruising and bleeding. Low levels of the cells that help blood clot, also known as platelets, most often cause the bleeding.

Jul 24, 2025 · Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is caused by your immune system attacking your platelets. It can cause serious bleeding. Learn about ITP symptoms and treatments.

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a blood disorder. With this disease, you have a lower amount of platelets than normal in your blood. Platelets are blood cell fragments that help with blood …

Signs of ITP include the spontaneous formation of bruises (purpura) and petechiae (tiny bruises), especially on the extremities. Additionally, bleeding from the nostrils and/or gums, as well as …

Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a bleeding disorder that keeps your blood from clotting. ITP can be chronic, meaning treatment eases symptoms but doesn’t cure it.

Jun 6, 2025 · In short, ITP is an illness in which unusually low levels of platelets lead to purpura and other forms of abnormal bleeding. In people with ITP, the immune system produces abnormal …

Dec 8, 2025 · Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a rare blood disorder. Your immune system mistakenly destroys platelets, cell fragments that help your blood clot after an injury. The lack of platelets can …

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a blood disorder. With this disease, you have a lower amount of platelets than normal in your blood. Platelets are blood cell fragments that help with blood …

Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) is a blood disorder characterized by an abnormal decrease in the number of platelets in the blood. Platelets are cells in the blood that help stop bleeding.

What is ITP? Learn about immune thrombocytopenia, its symptoms, causes, and treatments on PDSA’s comprehensive disease information page. Find resources and support for patients and caregivers …