Symptoms Of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Blood In Urine And Stool

Blood in urine and stool is sometimes harmless, but can also indicate a serious medical condition. For this reason, make an appointment with your doctor immediately after experiencing this symptom. In idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura patients, this symptom is a sign the patient is bleeding into their internal organs. They will require medical intervention as soon as possible to avoid potentially life-threatening complications.

This symptom, when it occurs on its own, can also be a sign of a number of different issues. Bloody stool indicates a bleed has happened at some point along a person's digestive tract. Common causes of bloody stool are food poisoning, peptic ulcers, anal fissures, and hemorrhoids. Blood in the urine is often harmless, but at the same time, it might point to serious disorders. In almost all cases, the appearance of blood in the urine is a sign there's something wrong with your kidneys.

Bleeding From The Nose Or Gums

Because the blood can't clot, you're more likely to experience noticeable and serious bleeding from nose or gums, such as a nosebleed that doesn't seem to stop, even when you comply with conventional treatments. Contrary to popular belief, you should lean forward rather than back when your nose is bleeding. If this action, combined with pinching the soft part above your nostrils, fails to have an effect, see a doctor.

The same is true of bleeding in the gums, which you're most likely to notice after brushing or flossing. It's common for gums to bleed a little bit, especially if you don't floss often. But heavy bleeding or bleeding that won't stop are not typical symptoms.

Any bleeding that won't stop is considered a medical emergency, regardless of the size of the wound. You need to see your doctor and have tests done to find out why your blood is failing to clot.