I am 25 years my brother is suffering itp (immuno thrombocytopenia) can you give any suggestion or treatment details please.

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I can give you a general line of treatment. Choice of treatment is individualised. Steroids are first line of treatment. Given when platelet count falls. As count improves steroids are gradually reduced and then stopped. Long term steroids are avoided because of side effects. Patient goes into remission for a variable period of time. Next is use of immunosuppressants. In refractory patients with dangerously low platelet count intravenous immunoglobulins help. Splenectomy may be done in resistant cases. What treatment is indicated in your case is decided by your treating physician.

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I can give you a general line of treatment. Choice of treatment is individualised. Steroids are first line of treatment. Given when platelet count falls. As count improves steroids are gradually reduced and then stopped. Long term steroids are avoided because of side effects. Patient goes into remission for a variable period of time. Next is use of immunosuppressants. In refractory patients with dangerously low platelet count intravenous immunoglobulins help. Splenectomy may be done in resistant cases. What treatment is indicated in your case is decided by your treating physician.