Question
Doctor, my child is 13 years old and has primary ITP. Are there any good treatment options?
Answer
The treatment for ITP generally includes conventional therapies such as hormone or intravenous immunoglobulin therapy, which show significant effects in the short term. However, once the dosage is reduced or the medication is stopped, platelet counts can plummet immediately, leading to easy recurrence; or traditional Chinese medicine can be used for treatment. ITP, also known as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, is an autoimmune disease that falls into two categories: idiopathic and secondary. The former is often associated with immune disorders in the body, while the latter is secondary to drugs or diseases.