what is an enlarged spleen a symptom of
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A to Z List of Neurological Disorders An enlarged liver and spleen, medically known as hepatosplenomegaly, occur when the liver and spleen swell beyond their normal size.
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- 1 An enlarged spleen is not normal and occurs as a consequence of another underlying disease. 2  An enlarged spleen is caused by. 3  infections (mononucleosis, toxoplasmosis, endocarditis);  liver diseases (cirrhosis);
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Do You Have an Enlarged Spleen? Warning Signs + 5 Treatments An enlarged spleen can be caused by infections, cirrhosis and other liver diseases, blood diseases characterized by abnormal blood cells, problems with the lymph system, or other conditions.
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Enlarged Spleen Many disorders, including infections, anemias, and cancers, can cause an enlarged spleen. Symptoms are usually not very specific but can include fullness or pain in the upper left abdomen or back.
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- Problems with the spleen especially one that is enlarged can cause the following symptoms: 1  In certain cases – there are no symptoms. 2  Fullness or pain in the upper left abdomen and can spread to the left shoulder.
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Enlarged Spleen in Cats A variety of conditions are known to cause an enlarged spleen including an abdominal injury, infectious disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, bacterial infection, cell tumors of the spleen, and other immune disorders.
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The spleen 1 Sometimes the spleen can be enlarged through an infection such as glandular fever, or disease of the liver (such as cirrhosis (say si-row-sis) - which may be caused by drinking too much alcohol) or cancers such as leukaemia (say loo-keem-i-a). 2  Sometimes the spleen can rupture because it has become too large.
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Human Physiology/Print Version The most common enlarged spleen causes include: 1  Liver disease such as cirrhosis. 2  Viral infection such as mononucleosis. 3  Alcohol or drug abuse.  Cancers such as leukemia, a cancer of the blood, or lymphoma, a cancer of tissue such as Hodgkin’s 1  Disease. Bacterial infections such as endocarditis or syphilis.  Hemolytic anemia.
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Enlarged Spleen (Splenomegaly) Enlarged Spleen Symptoms. Symptoms you may experience with an enlarged spleen include: 1  pressure or pain in the left upper part of your abdomen (near the stomach), 2  feeling full without eating a large meal, 3  or pain your left shoulder blade or shoulder area when taking a deep breath.
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Enlarged spleen: Causes, symptoms and treatments an enlarged spleen can be caused by infections cirrhosis and other liver diseases blood diseases characterised by abnormal blood cells problems with the lymph system or other conditions here are some common causes of an enlarged spleen
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Enlarged spleen (splenomegaly) A number of conditions, including liver disease and some cancers, can cause your spleen to become enlarged. Your spleen is an organ located just below your left rib cage. Many conditions — including infections, liver disease and some cancers — can cause an enlarged spleen, also known as splenomegaly (spleh-no-MEG-uh-lee). An enlarged spleen usually doesn't cause symptoms. It's often discovered during a routine physical exam.
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Enlarged spleen: Causes, symptoms and treatments Causes of an enlarged spleen An enlarged spleen can be caused by infections, cirrhosis and other liver diseases, blood diseases characterised by abnormal blood cells, problems with the lymph system or other conditions.
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Enlarged spleen: Causes, symptoms and treatments Other causes of an enlarged spleen include: 1  Inflammatory diseases such as sarcoidosis, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. 2  Trauma, such as an injury during contact sports. 3  Cancer that has spread (metastasized) to the spleen.  A cyst, a noncancerous fluid-filled 1  sac. A large abscess, a pus-filled cavity usually caused by a bacterial infection.
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- Here are some common causes of an enlarged spleen: Infections. 1  Viral infections, such as glandular fever. 2  Parasitic infections, such as toxoplasmosis.  Bacterial infections, such as endocarditis (an infection of your heart's valves)
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- The spleen is part of the lymphatic system, which plays a role in immunity and maintenance of healthy blood cells. It is an important organ and is affected by disorders of the blood, liver, and immune system. An enlarged spleen is known as splenomegaly. Although hepatosplenomegaly often produces no symptoms, it is known to cause abdominal pain in the upper portion of your abdomen. Seek prompt medical care if upper abdominal pain is persistent and its severity increases upon taking deep breaths or eating.
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Enlarged spleen: Causes, symptoms and treatments A spleen is normally about the size of your fist. A doctor usually can't feel it during an exam. But diseases can cause it to swell and become many times its normal size. Because the spleen is involved in many functions, many conditions may affect it. An enlarged spleen is not always a sign of a problem. When a spleen becomes enlarged, though, it often means it has been doing its job but has become overactive. For example, sometimes the spleen is overactive in removing and destroying blood cells.
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Spleen problems and spleen pain An enlarged spleen isn’t always a sign of a problem. Sometimes the spleen becomes overactive at removing red blood cells, which is known as hypersplenism. Some diseases and conditions can cause the spleen to become many times its normal size. Conditions that may cause this include:
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Enlarged Spleen (Splenomegaly) In some situations, removal of the spleen (splenectomy) may be part of the treatment. For example, in hereditary spherocytosis, misshapen red blood cells are filtered from the blood stream causing anemia and an enlarged spleen.
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Enlarged Spleen (Splenomegaly) Enlarged spleen is generally caused by another medical condition that will require medical treatment. The treatment of splenomegaly essentially depends on the cause of it. In many conditions, the spleen enlarges a result of performing its normal physiologic function in response to another medical condition, for example, cirrhosis.
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Spleen: Function, Location & Problems Knowlton listed infection, liver diseases, cancer, and blood diseases as typical causes for enlarged spleens. 1  According to the Mayo Clinic, specific infections and diseases include: 2  viral infections, such as mononucleosis. 3  bacterial infections. 4  parasitic infections, such as malaria. 5  metabolic disorders. 6  hemolytic anemia.
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What does an enlarged spleen mean? Best Answer: The spleen is in your body as a filter and it becomes enlarged when there has been a problem like an infection or disease process going on, for instance, a respiratory infection.eport Abuse. An enlarged spleen or splenomegaly is common in many blood disorders. The most common would be different types of haemolytic anaemia, where something is causing the red blood cells to rupture & these pieces get trapped in the spleen as it 'cleans' the blood.
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- An enlarged spleen can be caused by infections, cirrhosis and other liver diseases, blood diseases characterised by abnormal blood cells, problems with the lymph system or other conditions. Here are some common causes of an enlarged spleen: Infections. 1  Viral infections, such as mononucleosis.
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Enlarged spleen (splenomegaly) An enlarged spleen may cause: 1  No symptoms in some cases. 2  Pain or fullness in the left upper abdomen that may spread to the left shoulder.  Feeling full without eating or after eating only a small amount from the enlarged spleen pressing on your stomach.
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- An enlarged spleen is known as splenomegaly. Although hepatosplenomegaly often produces no symptoms, it is known to cause abdominal pain in the upper portion of your abdomen.
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Do You Have an Enlarged Spleen? Warning Signs + 5 Treatments 1 One of the most likely causes of an enlarged spleen is an infection, since swelling in the spleen signifies an increase in white blood cells that are trying to attack something threatening. Infections that can impact the spleen include viruses like mononucleosis, parasitic infections or infections caused by bacteria. Leishmaniasis, a type of parasitic disease found in parts of the tropics, subtropics and southern Europe, can lead to an enlarged spleen.
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Enlarged Spleen (Splenomegaly) 1 An enlarged spleen is caused by. 2  infections (mononucleosis, toxoplasmosis, endocarditis); 3  liver diseases (cirrhosis); 4  cancer; 5  inflammatory diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, sarcoidosis); 6  trauma; and.  infiltrated diseases (Gaucher disease, amyloidosis).