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Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Complications

Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Complications

Complications of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura are rare. They occur in less than 1% of cases.

Complications of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura include:

Spontaneous bleeding

Nosebleeds
Rectal bleeding
Black stools
Bleeding gums

Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Anemia

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Aplastic anemia
Bleeding disorder
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
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Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Black stool
Bleeding gums
Easy bleeding
Easy bruising
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Nosebleed
Rash

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Last Updated: May 23, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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