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I have ITP and did not clean my wound after getting a cut. Can it cause infections like tetanus?
Query: Hi doctor, Today, I got an open wound from a rusted metal in one of my cupboards. The wound was not very deep, but as I have ITP (immune thrombocytopenic purpura), I did not clean it at first and swiped the blood with my finger and pressed hard so that the blood clots. As I told you above, my condit... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. It is always important to clean any wound as soon as possible to reduce the risk of infection. Therefore, it would have been ideal to clean the wound immediately rather than wait. However, since you eventually clea... Read Full »
What is the cause for this chronic bleeding from the nose when there is no history of trauma?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 12 years old. His weight is 88 lbs. The problem is bleeding from the nose for the past six years, no habit of nose picking, no history of trauma, bleeding starts at any time of the day, and also without any physical work during sleeping or inactivity. I have consulted with many ... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Following is my opinion on your asked question. In the attached reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), aPTT (activated partial thromboplastin time) value is high. So hemophilia and other coagulation factor deficiencies have to be ruled ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 41 years old female, and I am suffering from chronic ITP (idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura) for 13 years. I removed the spleen 10 years ago. I have a history of bleeding, high pulse rate, loss of consciousness, spots on the skin, and inflammation of muscles and joints that ca... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Your problem is complex. I suggest you start the medication as follows. Consult your physician and take the medications only with their consent. Tablet. Prednisolone 20 mg once daily. Tablet. Mycophenolate mofetil 1000 m... Read Full »
I was suggested taking Rituximab injection for ITP. Will that worsen my heart condition?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 36-year-old female. I was recently diagnosed with ITP with platelets between 23 to 33 eight months ago, with symptoms of gum bleeding and knee joint pains but no bruises. I am taking 5 mg Prednisolone, with which my platelets became 65 to 71 last month. I have a history of con... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your current platelets, that is, 65, are quite a handsome level in ITP (immune thrombocytopenia). We call it chronic ITP. At this point, we do not treat ITP. You are taking 5 mg per day of Prednisolone which is called a maintenance dose. In my practice, I prescribe Rituxi... Read Full »