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I am suffering from cronical itp (idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. Platelet count 6000. What is the best treatment for me? Can I get life time remission after treatment?
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Initial treatment will be with medications like corticosteroids to reduce the symptoms. But many patients relapse after the dosage is reduced. Next line of treatment is a splenectomy which has a high sucess rate. And even if that fails, lifelong medication can be given to control the itp.
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