Special Medical Situations

Because of the risks associated with Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), it's important to make everyone on your healthcare team aware of your condition, particularly if you may undergo surgery - major or minor - or have procedures or medications which may increase the risk of bleeding.  Be sure to brief your dentist, primary care physician, any specialist who treats you, and any nurses or hospital staff members on your medical condition.

If you have a child with ITP, it's important to also notify caregivers, teachers, coaches, and your school nurse.  The risk of excessive bleeding or bruising and internal bleeding, though rare, makes communication very important. ¹