<human>: a child of 2/3 yrs supposed to have ITP or low platelets after a period of Diarrhyea/vomiting her mother found some traces / spots/stains of violet/pale blue over part of her body .BLOOD TESTS HAVE BEEN CARRIED SEVERAL TIMES AND PUT ON CURE OF cortisons/antbiotics. Several attempts increasing the dose and there has been a factor of low and high platelets. SHE HAS TAKEN WEIGHT AND FEELS HUNGRY AND WANTS TO EAT SWEETY FOOD. kindly provide us with your wise advices.
<bot>: Hello ITP is immune thrombocytopenic purpura. Here no diet restriction is needed. You may give whatever the child wants. In most of the cases platelet count increases over a period of time without any specific treatment. I suggest you to get repeat test done after 7-10 days to know the platelet count. In very few cases low platelet may persist for longer duration. In that case I would suggest you to consult your pediatrician for management. Regards