Thrombocytopenic purpura in adults: diagnosis, causes and treatment

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Thrombocytopenic purpura in adults is a disorder that can lead to the rapid appearance of large bruises and bleeding. Typically, the blood loss is due to the extraordinary drop in the level of platelets - cells that contribute to its dismantling.

Some sources consider pathology also called immune thrombocytopenia. It affects both adults and children, but in young patients this condition usually develops on the background of a viral infection and resolves on its own without special treatment. In adults the disease is in the majority of cases are protracted.

thrombocytopenic purpura in adults photo

If you have no signs of bleeding, and the platelet count is low though, but, in principle, satisfactory, the doctor likely won't prescribe treatment. In rare cases, however, the platelet count drops to a critical minimum, causing life-threatening internal bleeding. For treatment of such complications requires immediate medical intervention.

Symptoms

Thrombocytopenic purpura in adults (pictured above) is not always accompanied by external manifestations of pathology. In the case of the development of characteristic symptoms include the following symptoms:

  • Too rapid formation of large bruises (hematomas);
  • Superficial bleeding into the skin that look like a rash of tiny reddish-purple spots (petechiae) and localized most often in the legs;
  • Bleeding from gums or nose;
  • The presence of blood in urine or stool;
  • Unusually heavy menstrual bleeding.

When to call the doctor

Thrombocytopenic purpura in adults can cause serious anxiety, and in this case it is better in advance to schedule an appointment for consultation with a qualified specialist.

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thrombocytopenic purpura in adults

If you have bleeding, call an ambulance. Characteristic for this disease bleeding cannot be controlled by conventional means from a home kit or typical methods of stopping blood flow. For example, does not help the physical pressure on the corresponding area of the body. Experts recommend as soon as possible to seek the assistance of doctors.

Causes

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura in adults sometimes develops because the body's immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the platelets. The term "idiopathic" means "developed for an unknown reason"; thrombocytopenia characterized as in cases when doctors cannot determine what provoked the inadequate reaction of the immune system.

The children set the background pathology is usually easier, since this disorder most often follows an infectious disease (mumps or influenza). It is assumed that the infection disrupts the normal functioning of the immune system.

Increase in breakdown of platelets

If the original diagnosis becomes thrombocytopenic purpura in adults, clinical (clinical manifestations) is associated generally with immune disorder. Antibodies attach to the platelets, marking them as cells to be destroyed. The spleen is designed to fight external infections, detects antibodies and removes the platelets from the body. As a result of misidentification in the blood circulates much smaller number of platelets compared to the norm.

thrombocytopenic purpura in adults analyses

Normal platelet count is 150 to 450 thousand cells per microliter of circulating blood. In people with a diagnosis of "thrombocytopenic purpura" (adults) the tests identify only 20 of thousands of desired cells. Because platelets contribute to blood clotting, a decrease in their number leads to increase the risk of bleeding and internal bleeding. The level of 10 thousand cells life-threatening. With such a significant reduction in the number of platelets internal bleeding is able to start even without any trauma.

Risk Factors

Thrombocytopenic purpura in adults (photos used in the beginning of the article, shows symptoms of disease) is detected at any age, however, scientists have identified two risk factors that increases chance of developing signs of disease. This:

  • Sex. In women, this disorder is diagnosed on average two to three times more often than men.
  • Recently a viral infectious disease. Mumps, measles and respiratory infections can result in the appearance of the characteristic symptoms of thrombocytopenia, however, the relationship with the viruses are more commonly found in children.

Beware of the risk of complications. The most serious is bleeding in the brain, which can be fatal.

Pregnancy

Although thrombocytopenic purpura is diagnosed in adults even in pregnant women on the health of the newborn child this pathology of the mother in most cases is not affected. Experts, however, recommended to check the level of platelets in the baby's blood immediately after birth.

idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura in adults

If you are pregnant and test results show a decrease in the level of platelets, you are at risk, as the possibility of opening the strong post-Natal bleeding is very high. In such cases, the observing gynecologist doctors or hospital needs to discuss with you the available treatments, safe for baby.

Diagnostics

The doctor was able to make an accurate diagnosis "thrombocytopenic purpura" (adults), diagnosis should be performed on differential principle. It is necessary immediately to rule out other possible causes of bleeding and decrease the number of platelets, for example, chronic diseases or side effects that you take medicines.

The Specialist will ask you questions on your medical history, will produce an initial medical examination and prescribe one or more standard diagnostic tests. The latter include:

  • A Common blood test. On the basis of the sample taken from the patient's blood to determine the overall ratio of blood cells, as well as a specific number of platelets. When thrombocytopenia the last parameter is abnormally low, despite the fact that the level of white and red blood cells will remain average.
  • Clinical analysis of blood. This study is often carried out to confirm the level of platelets obtained by using the General analysis of blood. Taken from the patient specimen is placed on a special glass and examined under a microscope.
  • Analysis of the bone marrow. This research method is only recommended for adult patients with the preliminary diagnosis "thrombocytopenic purpura" (adult response to a similar event more than adequate, they are easier to tolerate procedure).

Platelets are produced within bone marrow - the soft, spongy tissue located in the center of large bones. In some cases, the doctor may remove a sample of bone located inside the bone marrow by biopsy. Some specialists prefer to take samples for analysis using a procedure called "aspiration", and then from the bone marrow is extracted only part of its liquid component. Often both procedures are performed simultaneously and are collectively called "bone marrow examination".

thrombocytopenic purpura in adults clinic

In idiopathic thrombocytopenic purple marrow is free of pathologies, as the decrease in platelet count caused by destruction of cells in the circulation and dysfunction of the spleen, but not problems with the production of platelets.

Treatment

Easy thrombocytopenic purpura in adults, the causes of which are not reliably established, usually does not require specific treatment - fairly regularly seen by a doctor and from time to time to check the level of platelets. Children almost never needed therapy, and the disorder goes away on its own. Adults, however, may require effective treatment if the condition had acquired a severe or prolonged (chronic) in nature.

Methods of treatment are various and range from medication, contributing to the growth in the number of platelets before surgery to remove the spleen (splenectomy). Preferably in advance to discuss with your doctor the treatment options along with the advantages and disadvantages of the operation. Some patients think that side effects from the medication cause them more inconvenience and discomfort than the actual effects of the disease.

Drugs

The Doctor will discuss side effects and dosage of those medications and dietary supplements you are taking at the moment. Perhaps some of them help to reduce the level of platelets in the circulating blood. Such side effects have aspirin, "Ibuprofen", "Ginkgo biloba" and "Warfarin".thrombocytopenic purpura in adults treatment

Basic list

When confirmed the diagnosis of "thrombocytopenic purpura" in adults, the treatment may consist in taking the following medicines:

1. Medicines that suppress the immune system. Many patients at the beginning of therapy prescribe corticosteroids for oral administration, such as Prednisone. Reducing the activity of the immune system, this drug promotes the increase in the number of platelets. Once the total level reaches an acceptable level, will be under the supervision of a physician to gradually stop taking the medication. The treatment takes two to six weeks.

The Problem is that thrombocytopenic purpura in adults, symptoms which disappeared after taking "Prednisone", maybe to return at the end of therapy. Doctors usually prescribe a new course of corticosteroids, but such treatment cannot be continued indefinitely because of the serious adverse effects characteristic of this class of medications. In overdose possible cataracts, increased blood sugar, increased risk of infectious diseases and osteoporosis (weakening bones).

2. Injections to increase the total number of blood cells. If corticosteroids do not help, doctors prescribe an injection of immune globulin. This drug is also used in cases when the patient had severe bleeding requiring immediate surgical intervention. The effect passes within a couple of weeks. Amongpossible side effects - headaches, vomiting, and low blood pressure.

3. Drugs that accelerate the production of platelets. Such medicines as "Romiplostim and Eltrombopag" ("PROMACTA"), help the bone marrow to produce more platelets. In the form of side effects may be headache, dizziness, nausea and vomiting.

4. Other immune-suppressants. "Rituximab" ("Rituxan") contributes to reducing the intensity of abnormal reaction of the immune system, which normal platelets are destroyed. Potential side effects include skin rash, low blood pressure, fever and sore throat.

If the medicine leaves

If you are progressing thrombocytopenic purpura (in adults nutrition according to the principles of a healthy lifestyle, avoiding alcohol and medication sometimes does not help to get rid of the problem), your doctor may recommend surgery. Removal of the spleen (splenectomy) quickly eliminates the pathology, as the surgeon cuts the main destroyer of platelets. You need to consider, however, that you will be in risk of postoperative complications. In addition, people without a spleen are at increased risk of infectious disease transmission.

 thrombocytopenic purpura in adults symptoms

Alternative methods

If for health or other reasons you can't afford the surgery, the specialist may prescribe a treatment of new drugs - for example, "Azathioprine" ("Imuran", "Atasan"). However, more powerful drugs attract more serious side effects. "Azathioprine", in particular, causes an increase in body temperature, headaches, nausea, vomiting and muscle pain.

Chronic violation

You are diagnosed with "thrombocytopenic purpura"? In adults the occurrence of this disease requires changes in lifestyle. Because the disease is accompanied by increased risk of bleeding, should avoid potentially dangerous contact sports (Boxing, martial arts, football) and how to protect your own body.


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