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Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

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Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Symptoms

Symptoms of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura include:

Fever
Pale skin
A rash that looks like tiny bruises
A rash that looks like broken blood vessels in the skin
Jaundice
Easy bleeding

Headaches
Joint pains
Weakness or fatigue

Symptoms of severe thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura include:

Hematuria:

Blood in the stool:

Low blood pressure:

Systolic blood pressure (top number) below 60

Sudden numbness in an arm or leg:

Sudden weakness in an arm or leg:

Facial weakness (unilateral):

Facial drooping

Double vision
Loss of vision

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Last Updated: Aug 11, 2008 References

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

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