Purpura, also called blood spots or skin hemorrhages refers to purple-colored spots (or marks) that are most recognizable on the skin. The type of treatment your doctor will prescribe depends on the cause of your purpura. Adults diagnosed with mild thrombocytopenic purpura may recover without any intervention.
You will need treatment if the disorder causing purpura doesn’t go away on its own. Treatments include medications and sometimes surgery (to remove the spleen in some patients). You may also be asked to stop taking medications that impair platelet function, such as aspirin, blood thinners, and ibuprofen if at all possible. I would suggest getting a second opinion about treatment if you have not done so already.
It can be difficult to cope with a chronic condition. Reaching out and talking with others who have the disorder might help. Check online for support groups that can connect you with others who have purpura. You can search groups on our website also, about chronic illness support.
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Hello, Anon. Thank you for writing.
Purpura, also called blood spots or skin hemorrhages refers to purple-colored spots (or marks) that are most recognizable on the skin. The type of treatment your doctor will prescribe depends on the cause of your purpura. Adults diagnosed with mild thrombocytopenic purpura may recover without any intervention.
You will need treatment if the disorder causing purpura doesn’t go away on its own. Treatments include medications and sometimes surgery (to remove the spleen in some patients). You may also be asked to stop taking medications that impair platelet function, such as aspirin, blood thinners, and ibuprofen if at all possible. I would suggest getting a second opinion about treatment if you have not done so already.
It can be difficult to cope with a chronic condition. Reaching out and talking with others who have the disorder might help. Check online for support groups that can connect you with others who have purpura. You can search groups on our website also, about chronic illness support.
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Helena
August 5, 2018 - 4:39pmThis Comment
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