Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) is the condition of very low platelet count. Most of the cases of ITP are related to the production of antibodies which destroy platelets. A very low platelet count leads to visible symptoms such as purpura (large bruises) and bleeding. The bleeding results from unusually low levels of platelets (the cells that help in the clotting of … [Read more...]