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What are the different types of thrombocytopenia?

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Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT): A type of thrombocytopenia that happens after a person receives the medication heparin (a blood thinner used to treat blood clots). This is a potentially serious condition that needs medical attention.


Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP): This is a life-threatening disorder that is associated with thrombocytopenia. It causes clotting in small blood vessels, meaning blood can be cut off from the central nervous system or organs such as the kidneys. Symptoms may include bruising or bleeding, fever, neurological problems, abdominal pain, chest pain, kidney problems, and jaundice, depending on which organs are affected. TTP is a medical emergency.
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura: Also known as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), this is more common in children, though it can also happen in adults after a virus, during pregnancy, or after developing an immune system disorder. It causes a low platelet count in people who are otherwise well. It is not known what causes this type of thrombocytopenia.
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