What is idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura?

Condition analysis:
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a treatable blood disorder. Antibodies that are produced in the spleen attack and destroy the body’s own blood-clotting cells (platelets), which help stop bleeding. Normally, platelets move to damaged areas of the body and stick together, forming a sort of barrier against germs. If there are not enough platelets in the body, bleeding injuries are difficult to stop. Although people with ITP have a lower than normal number of platelets in their blood, all other blood cell counts are normal.

Instructions:
Signs and symptoms of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Spontaneous formation of bruises. Bruises means purpura (red- purple discoloration of the skin)
Appearance of petechiae especially on extremities. Petechiae are pinpoint red spots on the skin.
Prolonged bleeding from small cuts
Delayed wound healing process
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Nosebleeds
Bleeding from gums
Blood in urine (hematuria)
Blood stain stool (melena)