My baby has thrombocytopenic purpura, and after treatment, the platelet count is around 80,000. However, there is always hidden blood in the stool, especially during diarrhea, with occasional small amounts of red blood cells and white blood cells visible to the naked eye. How should it be treated?

Treatment methods and recommendations for pediatric idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

A parent inquires about the treatment for pediatric idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, with the child being one year old and experiencing symptoms for over two months. The child has bleeding spots and bruises on the limbs, with platelet counts consistently below 20, the lowest being 0. The normal range is between 100 to 300. The parent hopes for expert treatment advice. The response suggests that to cure thrombocytopenic purpura, symptomatic traditional Chinese medicine should be taken, while Western medicine only has a temporary effect. However, due to the child’s young age, taking traditional Chinese medicine may be difficult, and consideration should be given to this.

Understanding the normal range of platelet growth and development for baby girls, as well as possible causes of low platelet counts and subsequent examination recommendations.

For the treatment of ITP, conventional therapies such as hormone or intravenous immunoglobulin therapy can be adopted, as well as trying traditional Chinese medicine. ITP, known as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, is an autoimmune disease that is categorized into idiopathic and secondary forms.

Discuss the possibility of recurrence of thrombocytopenic purpura and the timing of vaccination, and provide professional medical advice.