Immune Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP)
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Body
Immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) is a bleeding disorder that reduces the number of platelets in your blood. Platelets are small cells in your blood that stick together to form blood clots. These clots help stop bleeding. Without enough platelets, you can bruise bruise or bleed from even minor injuries.
There's two types of ITP:
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Acute ITP lasts less than six months and usually occurs in children
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Chronic ITP lasts longer than six months and usually occurs in adults
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