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A platelet transfusion is required immediately if there is severe or life-threatening bleeding. [19] [20] If life-threatening bleeding occurs, for example an intracranial hemorrhage, then the platelet count needs to be increased to decrease the risk of further bleeding (> 100,000 μL −1). [19] [20]
Bilateral adrenal hemorrhage is the condition when bleeding occurs in both adrenal glands, which could be instantly life-threatening. Over half of the bilateral cases are related to acute stress, such as infection, congestive myocardial infarction , complications of pregnancy, surgery or invasive procedure.
In general, patients with acute ITP will only rarely have life-threatening bleeding. [54] Most patients ultimately have lower, but stable platelet counts, which are still hemostatic for the patient. Unlike children and adolescents, ITP is often chronic in adults, even after a splenectomy. [40]
Older people may have poor balance, difficulty controlling urination, or mental impairment. [4] In babies, there may be a rapid increase in head size. Other symptoms may include vomiting, sleepiness, seizures, and downward pointing of the eyes. [1] Hydrocephalus can occur due to birth defects (primary) or can develop later in life (secondary). [1]
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a blood disorder that results in blood clots forming in small blood vessels throughout the body. [2] This results in a low platelet count, low red blood cells due to their breakdown, and often kidney, heart, and brain dysfunction. [1]
Her symptoms aligned with preeclampsia, a life-threatening condition marked by high blood pressure that develops after 20 weeks of pregnancy and protein in the urine. It can lead to seizures ...
People with intracerebral bleeding have symptoms that correspond to the functions controlled by the area of the brain that is damaged by the bleed. [15] These localizing signs and symptoms can include hemiplegia (or weakness localized to one side of the body) and paresthesia (loss of sensation) including hemisensory loss (if localized to one ...
Waiting periods and paperwork. Bell was crushed. She knew that at 18 weeks gestation, the fetus could not live outside the womb. Her doctor called in a complex family planning specialist to help.