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What is Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura or ITP?
In this 2010 video interview with integrative medicine practitioner Dr. Graeme Shaw MD our of Los Altos California, Dr. Shaw is asked to describe what Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura also known as ITP is. Dr. Shaw #39;s response: "Idiopathic thrombocytopenia Purpura is also known as ITP or Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura. Idiopathic thrombocytopenic Purpura is classified as an autoimmune disease with symptoms of low platelet counts, bruising, Petechiae, poor coagulation function and overall low platelets. According to western medicine, the cause of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura is unknown. Platelet count tests are performed to identify this disease. The average healthy person has 150000 to 300000 blood platelets in each milliliter of blood. People testing below 150000 may be given an ITP diagnoses and platelet counts as low as 1000 platelets are possible in individuals with ITP In Western Medicine, there is no recognized natural treatment or cure for this disease. Most Western medicine treatments for ITP can include steroids (prednisone), Intravenous immunoglobulin also known as IVIg, platelet transfusions or even splenectomy. Unfortunately, in my medical school training, there were no classes in using natural remedies for this condition so most western trained doctors have no other options but the above mentioned treatments. In Eastern Medicine, practitioners do not focus on treating the symptoms of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura, but rather focus on ...From:GetWellNaturalLLCViews:3 0ratingsTime:01:49More inEducation

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