A Place in the Sun favourite Laura Hamilton has shared an update on her autoimmune disorder ITP.
ITP, or immune thrombocytopenic purpura, is an autoimmune condition that causes a low platelet count, which can lead to an increased risk of bleeding.
As a result, ITP can be life-threatening. In fact, during filming of the Channel 4 series, Laura met a couple who had lost a family member to the disease.
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Laura Hamilton on autoimmune illness and how it ‘takes its toll’
Happily, however, Laura has shared that hers is now “very much under control”. Her update comes after a flare-up last December left her with bruises on her legs.
At the time, Laura shared more details about her ITP flare-up. She shared pictures of her flared-up legs to Instagram and said: “
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