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Spleen symptoms Some of the comorbid or associated medical symptoms for Spleen symptoms may include these symptoms: 1  Abdominal symptoms. 2  Upper abdominal symptoms. 3  Liver problems.  Liver 1  symptoms. Swelling symptoms.  Enlarged 1  liver. Swollen spleen.  more associated symptoms...».
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Spleen problems and spleen removal Signs of a ruptured spleen are: 1  pain behind your left ribs and tenderness when you touch this area. 2  dizziness and a rapid heart rate (a sign of low blood pressure caused by blood loss)
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- Doctors may suspect that the spleen is enlarged when people complain of fullness or pain in the upper left portion of the abdomen or back. Usually, doctors can feel an enlarged spleen during a physical examination. An x-ray of the abdomen may also show that the spleen is enlarged.
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- 1 In certain cases – there are no symptoms. 2  Fullness or pain in the upper left abdomen and can spread to the left shoulder. 3  Full feeling minus eating or after eating only a very tiny amount – this may happen when an distended spleen presses against the stomach. 4  Anemia. 5  Frequent infections. 6  Fatigue.  Bleeding easy.
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- An enlarged spleen may cause: No symptoms in some cases. 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. Anemia. Fatigue. Frequent infections.
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7 Signs of Spleen Problems (Acute and Chronic) Other problems of the spleen may include: 1  Splenic infarct where a portion of the spleen tissue dies usually to blockage of the splenic artery. 2  Splenic vein thrombosis where a blood clot blocks the flow of blood out of the spleen. 3  Hypersplenism which is an overactivity of the spleen.
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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 characterized 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.he spleen also maintains healthy red and white blood cells and platelets; platelets help your blood clot. The spleen filters blood, removing abnormal blood cells from the bloodstream. A spleen is normally about the size of your fist. A doctor usually can't feel it during an exam.
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Spleen Disease: Signs and Symptoms You Shouldnât Ignore Signs and symptoms of a ruptured spleen include: 1  Pain in the upper left part of the abdomen. 2  Tenderness in the abdominal area, especially when touched. 3  Confusion, fainting, blurred vision, lightheadedness – these are the results of bleeding.
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Spleen Pain When the spleen becomes enlarged, it can be felt by your doctor, during physical examination. Swelling of spleen is called splenomegaly. It can be caused by liver diseases, infections and blood related problems and also irregularity in the lymph system.
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Enlarged Spleen: Overview Alternative Names: Splenomegaly. Since the spleen is involved in so many bodily functions, it is vulnerable to a wide range of disorders involving the blood or lymph system, infection, malignancies, liver disease, or parasites. An enlarged spleen is indicative of an underlying medical condition.
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Swollen Spleen Symptoms: Causes And Treatment For Enlarged Spleen As the spleen enlarges, it presses on to the stomach. Consequently, the patient feels full easily. Even a small injury bleeds profusely. Symptoms of anemia come up: headaches, breathlessness, giddiness and fatigue. Also, the patient is al lot more vulnerable to infections.
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Symptoms of Mononucleosis Symptoms of Mononucleosis: Introduction. Symptoms of mononucleosis can vary among individuals but generally begin about four to six weeks after exposure to the disease. Early symptoms are flu-like and may include fever, severe fatigue, headache, sore throat, and swollen tonsils. As mononucleosis progresses, typical symptoms include painful swollen glands in the neck, armpits, or groin. Some people may also develop a rash. Mononucleosis can also affect the spleen and result in an enlarged spleen, possibly leading to the critical, life-threatening complication of ruptured spleen.
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Enlarged spleen (splenomegaly) An enlarged spleen can reduce the number of healthy red blood cells, platelets and white cells in your bloodstream, leading to more frequent infections. Anemia and increased bleeding also are possible.
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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. Other illnesses can cause the spleen to become many times its normal size. Conditions that may cause this include: 1  Viral infections like glandular fever (viral mononucleosis or “mono”). 2  Cirrhosis and other liver disease. 3  Blood cancers such as lymphoma and leukaemia. 4  Parasitic infections such as toxoplasmosis.
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Spleen problems and spleen removal If the spleen doesn't work properly, it may start to remove healthy blood cells. This can lead to: anaemia, from a reduced number of red blood cells. an increased risk of infection, from a reduced number of white blood cells. bleeding or bruising, from a reduced number of platelets.
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- Symptoms of spleen cancer: 1  Cold-like symptoms. 2  Pain in the upper left part of the abdomen. 3  A sensation of fullness.  Enlarged spleen (see above).
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- 1 Signs of an enlarged spleen are usually due to underlying causes and may include. 2  Weakness. 3  Easy bruising and shortness of breath (anemia). 4  Weight loss (cancer). 5  Fever (infection). 6  Jaundice. 7  Nausea and vomiting (liver disease).
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Spleen symptoms Spleen symptoms: Comorbid Symptoms. Some of the comorbid or associated medical symptoms for Spleen symptoms may include these symptoms: 1  Abdominal symptoms. 2  Upper abdominal symptoms. 3  Liver problems. 4  Liver symptoms.
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Enlarged spleen (splenomegaly) When to see a doctor. See your doctor promptly if you have pain in your left upper abdomen, especially if it's severe or the pain gets worse when you take a deep breath. Causes. A number of infections and diseases may cause an enlarged spleen. The enlargement of the spleen may be temporary, depending on treatment. Contributing factors include: Viral infections, such as mononucleosis. Bacterial infections, such as syphilis or an infection of your heart's inner lining (endocarditis)
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Spleen Pain â Location, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment Problems with the spleen especially one that is enlarged can cause the following symptoms: 1  In certain cases – there are no symptoms.  Fullness or pain in the upper left abdomen and can spread to the left shoulder.
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- Most of the presenting symptoms result from the underlying disorder. However, splenomegaly itself may cause early satiety by encroachment of the enlarged spleen on the stomach. Fullness and left upper quadrant abdominal pain are also possible.
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Do You Have an Enlarged Spleen? Warning Signs + 5 Treatments Causes of an Enlarged Spleen. 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. Here are some common causes of an enlarged spleen: Infections. 1  Viral infections, such as mononucleosis.
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Do You Have an Enlarged Spleen? Warning Signs + 5 Treatments Causes of an Enlarged Spleen. 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. Here are some common causes of an enlarged spleen: Infections. Viral infections, such as mononucleosis.
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Enlarged spleen: Causes, symptoms and treatments A spleen is normally about the size of a fist. A doctor usually can't feel it during an examination, 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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Everything you need to know about ruptured spleen Symptoms of a Ruptured Spleen. A ruptured spleen causes abdominal pain, usually severe, but not always. The severity and even the location of the pain depend on how badly the spleen has ruptured and how much blood leaks out. Pain may be felt in these locations:
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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 Symptoms of an enlarged spleen. Most often you are not likely to feel any symptoms of spleen enlargement, at least during early stages of the process. But as it grows larger it may press against your stomach and that may cause you to feel full – even if you have just eaten only a small snack.