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will call you back within one business day. Your doctor has
diagnosed your child with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).
This blood disorder causes your child’s immune system to destroy
his or her body’s own platelets (cells that help stop bleeding).
As a result, your child may have a higher risk for bleeding.
Even without treatment, most children recover from ITP within a
few months. Here's what you need to know about home care. Don’t
give your child the following medications, which interfere with
blood clotting: Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) Other nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like naprosyn Cough medications
that contain aspirin or ibuprofen Don’t give your child any
other medications without checking with your child’s doctor
first. This includes over-the-counter medications and any herbal
remedies or supplements. Give your child all medications exactly
as directed. Talk to your child about ways he or she can avoid
bruising or bum