5 facts about ITP
1. ITP is considered chronic if it lasts more than 6 months
2. Acute ITP can occur after ANY viral infection
3. ITP can lower your life expectancy by up to 20 years
4. Fatigue is a common experience for people with ITP. It may be caused by the disease or it could be a response to your medications.
5. Secondary ITP is associated with other illnesses such as an infection or autoimmune disease, or occur after transfusion or taking certain drugs, for instance cancer drugs.
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