blood disorders
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
Symptoms of TTP
In thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), symptoms develop suddenly. Symptoms in TTP are quite distinct from symptoms of most other forms of thrombocytopenia. In TTP, the small blood clots that develop (using up platelets) cause a wide range of symptoms and complications, some of which can be life threatening. Symptoms that result from clots in the brain may include headache, confusion, seizures, and coma. Symptoms that result from clots in the brain may come and go and may vary in severity. Symptoms that result from clots elsewhere in the body include abnormal heart rhythms, blood in the urine, and abdominal pain. 