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Yes, and this is a big problem when it comes to Mononucleosis (mono).

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yes it can be cause by an infection. You may want to consult you family physician.

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Q: What happens when you have an enlarged spleen?
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How long does it take to recover from spleen injury?

Injured or ruptured spleen is medical emergency. This usually happens due to trauma to enlarged spleen. Spleen get enlarged mostly due to malaria. You will bleed heavily and need an emergency operation. The surgeon is likely to remove your spleen, to save your life.


Is an enlarged spleen bad?

no


WHat are symptoms of enlarged spleen?

none


What is hepatosplenomegaly?

A mildly enlarged liver. Hepat/o = liver megaly= enlarged


Can you tell if the liver and spleen is enlarged by feeling?

Yes.


Does Mononucleosis affect the spleen?

It can. One of the common complications of infectious mononucleosis is an enlarged spleen, and less commonly rupture of the spleen.


Splenomegaly is _______.?

splenomegaly (enlarged spleen) could cause the spleen to rupture. The principal of my elementary school had a pet Saint Bernard that died from a ruptured spleen.


Can a kidney infection cause an enlarged spleen?

I am an anesthesiologist, so I do not possess a subspecialist's knowledge of either the kidney or the spleen. However, based on the medical knowledge I do have, I would say that it would be highly unlikely that a kidney infection would result in an enlarged spleen.


Can enlarged spleen be symptom of lupus?

Yes, however an enlarged spleen generally does not present with physical symptoms. In those cases where a physical symptom does occur, it is likely to be pain in the upper left abdomen.


How are complete splenectomies performed on enlarged spleens?

Complete splenectomy.REMOVAL OF ENLARGED SPLEEN. After the surgeon makes a cut (incision) in the abdomen,the artery to the spleen is tied to prevent blood loss and reduce the spleen's size. It also helps prevent further sequestration of blood cells.


Does the spleen hypertrophy?

The spleen can become enlarged. It is often seen in areas with high numbers of malarial infections when the body is repeatedly infected and the spleen responds many times.


Can drinking mess up your spleen?

Essentially drinking can mess up a persons spleen. This is because excessive drinking can damage the liver which causes Cirrhosis. Cirrhosis can cause an enlarged spleen.