Diagnosis
Pediatricians gave Nicole the diagnosis of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), a disease that is autoimmune and causes deadly blood clots in the body. During that time, Nicole was told that her condition was so severe that it was potentially life-threatening.
Diagnosis
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A Rare Blood Disorder
Blood clots that are caused by TTTP have a 95% mortality rate if not treated immediately. This rare disorder attacks by increasing blood glycoprotein in hemostasis which then causes the rest of the body to experience blood clots. Nicoles experiences symptoms of fatigue, fever, and bruises that resemble TTTP. Nicole is part of the 10% of people who’s cases begin prior to adulthood.
A Rare Blood
Disorder