Friday, July 14, 2023

what are the risk factors for developing immune thrombocytopenia?

 Here are the risk factors for developing immune thrombocytopenia:

  • Age: Children, especially boys, between the ages of 1 and 6 years old are at higher risk of developing ITP
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  • Gender: Females are more likely to develop chronic ITP than males
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  • Insidious onset: ITP that develops slowly over time is more likely to become chronic
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  • No preceding infection: ITP that occurs without a preceding viral infection is more likely to become chronic
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  • Mild bleeding: People with mild bleeding symptoms are more likely to develop chronic ITP
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  • Higher platelet count: People with a higher platelet count are more likely to develop chronic ITP
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  • Autoimmune diseases: People with autoimmune diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and immune thrombocytopenia are at higher risk of developing thrombocytopenia
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  • Medications: Certain medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, heparin, and quinine can cause thrombocytopenia
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  • Infectious diseases: Some infectious diseases such as mononucleosis and cytomegalovirus can cause thrombocytopenia
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If you have any of these risk factors and are experiencing symptoms of ITP, it is important to seek medical attention.

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