Treatments for ITPIf your ITP is mild, you may not need treatment at all. Mild ITP generally means your platelet count is above 30,000...reactionscomments
How Is ITP Diagnosed?Getting an answer can take a while with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), and that wait can be frustrating. There is no single test...reactionscomments
Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP): What You Need to KnowImmune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a platelet disorder that develops when your blood does not clot the way it should because of a...reactionscomments
Signs and Symptoms of ITPImmune thrombocytopenia (ITP) affects how your blood clots, so most of its symptoms involve bruising and bleeding. Many people with ITP have...reactionscomments
Newly Diagnosed With ITP: What to ExpectHearing that you have immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) can be unsettling, especially if you had never heard the name before. About 50,000 people...reactionscomments
Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Immune ThrombocytopeniaAppointments go fast. If you have ever left one and thought of your real question in the parking lot, you are not...reactionscomments
Diet and Exercise Tips for Your AOSD Treatment PlanAdult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD) is a rare type of arthritis that causes joint pain, swelling, and systemic inflammation. Healthcare providers typically treat...reactionscomments
What Is MAC Lung Disease?There are many types of lung disease. Some lung problems are caused by genetic issues like cystic fibrosis. Environmental exposures like cigarette...reactionscomments
Understanding Congenital Adrenal HyperplasiaCongenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a group of rare genetic disorders that affect the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are 2 walnut-sized...reactionscomments
Transitioning to Adult Care With Congenital Adrenal HyperplasiaCongenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a lifelong condition that affects the adrenal glands, causing hormonal imbalances. For those with CAH, moving from...reactionscomments
Living with DMD: A Caregiver's Guide to Daily LifeLiving with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) can bring many challenges each day. As a caregiver, you play a vital role in assisting...reactionscomments
Understanding Duchenne Muscular DystrophyDuchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rare genetic condition that causes muscle weakness and degeneration that gets worse over time. It is...reactionscomments
Diagnosing ANCA-Associated VasculitisGetting a diagnosis of ANCA-associated vasculitis can take time. The early symptoms often look like other, more common illnesses, so doctors usually...reactionscomments
Treatment for ANCA-Associated VasculitisSeveral medicines are used to treat ANCA-associated vasculitis. Treatment usually has 2 goals: first, to bring the disease under control, and then...reactionscomments
Demystifying Primary Immunodeficiency TreatmentPrimary immunodeficiency (PI) is a group of more than 400 chronic disorders, including many rare diseases, in which part of the body's...reactionscomments
What Is ANCA-Associated Vasculitis?ANCA-associated vasculitis is a group of rare autoimmune diseases. In these conditions, the immune system attacks the body's own small blood vessels...reactionscomments
Tracking Your Symptoms: How CIDP Progresses and What to ExpectIf you or someone you love has been diagnosed with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP), the name alone can feel scary. But...reactionscomments
Your Guide to the CIDP Diagnosis JourneyIf you have chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP), you may have spent weeks or months searching for answers. Maybe your hands and...reactionscomments
Understanding Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP): The BasicsGetting a diagnosis with a name as long as "chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy" can feel scary. It is normal to feel worried...reactionscomments
Overcoming Infusion Anxiety for People With Primary Immunodeficiency (PI)Living with primary immunodeficiency (PI) means your body has trouble fighting off infections. This is because your immune system, which is supposed...reactionscomments
