Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
What Is Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura?
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a bleeding condition in which the blood doesn’t clot as it should. This is due to a low number of blood cell fragments called platelets (PLATE-lets). Platelets also are called thrombocytes (THROM-bo-sites). They’re made in your bone marrow along with other kinds of blood cells. Platelets stick together (clot)... »