Can thrombocytopenic purpura be cured?

Thrombocytopenic purpura is difficult to be cured. The thrombocytopenic purpura includes immune thrombocytopenic purpura and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura is divided into hereditary and acquired, different types of thrombocytopenic purpura have different causes, treatment methods and prognosis will be different. 1, immune thrombocytopenic purpura: effective cure has not been found in the clinic, it can be treated by using hormones, splenectomy The treatment can be done by using hormones, splenectomy and other methods, but long-term application of glucocorticoids can produce adverse complications to the body. A sharp decrease in platelets may occur after reducing the dosage or stopping the drug, called rebound phenomenon. Treatment is recommended for no longer than 6 months. If symptoms do not resolve after 6 months, hormone therapy is considered a failure. Splenectomy for patients who have failed adrenocorticotropic hormone therapy or require higher dose maintenance to address the problem at its source. Use of immunosuppressants, such as cyclophosphamide, azathioprine, cyclosporine, etc., but with more toxic side effects. Platelet transfusion, for patients with more critical symptoms, such as intracranial hemorrhage, hemorrhage and other cases where the application of drugs cannot immediately raise platelets. In addition, there is also to take plasma replacement, intravenous use of gammaglobulin and other treatment measures; 2, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura: thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura is more difficult to completely cure, and the recurrence rate after cure is about 30%, mainly for the cause of treatment. Immunosuppressant and immunoglobulin therapy may be effective, but if it is caused by drugs, the drugs need to be stopped immediately, and if it is caused by infection, active anti-infection treatment is needed. Avoid bleeding in daily life and avoid taking medications that cause thrombocytopenia. In addition, Chinese medicine treatment may also be effective in treating the disease, such as the use of drugs to benefit the Qi and cool the blood, and the use of spleen and blood tonics, etc. It is necessary for the doctor to identify the symptoms and take different treatment methods according to the specific situation.