Splenomegaly, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
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0:00 Introduction
1:06 Causes of Splenomegaly
2:00 Symptoms of Splenomegaly
2:34 Diagnosis of Splenomegaly
3:16 Treatment of Splenomegaly
Splenomegaly is an enlargement of the spleen. The spleen usually lies in the left upper quadrant (LUQ) of the human abdomen. Splenomegaly is one of the four cardinal signs of hypersplenism which include: some reduction in number of circulating blood cells affecting granulocytes, erythrocytes or platelets in any combination; a compensatory proliferative response in the bone marrow; and the potential for correction of these abnormalities by splenectomy. Splenomegaly is usually associated with increased workload (such as in hemolytic anemias), which suggests that it is a response to hyperfunction. It is therefore not surprising that splenomegaly is associated with any disease process that involves abnormal red blood cells being destroyed in the spleen. Other common causes include congestion due to portal hypertension and infiltration by leukemias and lymphomas. Thus, the finding of an enlarged spleen, along with caput medusae, is an important sign of portal hypertension.
I had an enlarged spleen last year it showed up on a cat scan and I'm a very healthy eater that has alot of health problems. You're spleen helps to fight off infections and then over time more and more different symptoms started showing up and my neuphrolgost ( kidney specialists) suspects Lupus nephritis as I've tested positive from 4 positive ANA tests and i don't eat sweets, i don't drink or do drugs and i don't eat processed foods. I have alot of other health problems and if you put them all together they meet the diagnosis and I'm undergoing a kidney biopsy as I'm in stage 3 CKD and it's affecting 3 of my vital organs because alot of Doctor's dismiss the symptoms off as something else like anxiety and depression and when left untreated this is what happens. My biospy is next week and i pray for the best outcome because my spleen swelled last year and then again this year and it's very very painful indeed!! God Bless all and i hope you all find the answers you need because it's nothing to play around with.
Hope everything went well! I started experiencing these symptoms about like almost 2 weeks ago and I’m going to make an appointment with my doctor soon and I hope and pray for a great positive outcome. God bless and may your health come back to normal :)
Hey buddy ? How was your biopsy results ? Did you treat it ? How are you doing now so far ?
@@skeenix what are the sympthoms that you had ?
First and number one spleen irritant is eating an unhealthy food containing high processed carbohydrates (especially cakes, candy, fries, anything deep fried coated in flower) Fist step to get better: Stop eating, maybe go for a long relaxed walk, fast a little, but keep drinking regular water and start to eat healthier (avoiding junk foods) afterwards.
I had a slight Spleen enlargement with no pain(except for shortness of breath) in the year 2012 but my doctor gave me the clearance.
But even to this day i feel irritation on my spleen..is it something to be concerned of?
@@daviddulom8258 I believe yes. Any pain or reaction of the body that does not go away in a relatively short period of time is a body's signal that something is not right. If I start to feel bad, I slow down and start to analyze my eating behavior for 2 weeks, sleeping is usually easy (one may remember if had a sleepless night(s)), lastly - movement (humans are designed to move, not to sit or be horizontal for a long time). Yes, the less processed sugary and deep fried food one eats, the better. If you honestly record what you eat for the next 2 weeks (1 month is the best, but 2 weeks is pretty good if you are diligent). You will have a clear picture about your taste and eating habits. Then remove the worst foods on your list for 2 weeks. Not lessen - remove. And simply observe your state. Record keeping is the best, because memory as a filing cabinet does not work in terms of food, sleep, movement. Our brain considers it not too important to remember exactly for a recall, so we do a lot of it on autopilot mode. Best is to substitute removed foods with friendly for spleen and stomach options. If we simply remove something, like soda, we will crave it as it is not just a taste, but a habit. Substitute it with a tea or vegetable juice or something as close to healthy as possible, even water sometimes would be a good thing. Good luck.
Oksana Pikush I have sharp pains in by spleen area after I finished eating
i was water fasting and on my fourth day my spleen started hurting so i broke the fast but it hasn't start feeling better yet. i feel like if i never started a water fast i wouldn't be going thru this but idk
I’ve been eating healthy for many yrs. I have PPMS / CIDP and a very low ability to create my own immune system. I take IVIG treatments and meds to treat my autoimmune diseases. I have a very enlarged liver 20 cm with medium thickness. Now a enlarged spleen. I also have a cystic duct stump where my gallbladder use to be. I am in sever pain. My doctor is not doing shit for me and I am feeling like I am going to die. I’ve been begging for him to do something and he just keeps pushing me back. I am trying to find a new doctor to help me. I have state Medicaid insurance thou.
I was alrdy anemic. And i think i got an enlarged spleen. So do i continue to take iron supplements or not?
my girl been fighting this for four Year's, she found out two years ago by her doctors. her ex finance mother kept it from her for two years and when she was about too get surgery last year she but they cancelled it since the whole covid started and now she's been fighting this since.
I have little enlarged spleen. And suffering from anemia. What care should I take?
Are you fine now?
I am having the same problem
Where is exactly the pain site?
The pain site for splenomegaly is typically in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen, often radiating to the left shoulder. ❤️
I havnt had a spleen for 17 years , you almost forget you dont have 1 until you see the scare on your belly 😂
What is spleen ? Could it be cured if its not serious ?
iam having the same problem ...can you please tell how you fight infections and other stuff after spleen removal
@@noorshiraz3724 ment to take antibiotics for the rest of my life but havnt took any in about 15 years , I now take garlic tablets and cucumin with black pepper capsules, they've worked brilliant for me.
@@MC-et3lu thanks
Same here. I haven’t had one in 22 years. Taken out after it was ripped up in a car wreck
I'm am in pain I don't know if it is Spleen Pain according to my research, two days from now. May upper abdomen and my back rib is in pain.
i was water fasting and on my fourth day my spleen started hurting so i broke the fast but it hasn't start feeling better yet. i feel like if i never started a water fast i wouldn't be going thru this but idk
@@Sunsun-ev2xd BRO THIS IS IMPORTANT. I ALSO DID A WATER FAST AND MY SPLEEN PAIN STARTED. HAS YOUR SPLEEN PAIN GONE OR HAS IT CAUSED SOME PROBLEM? YOUR REPLY WOULD BE A LIFE SAVER PLEASE DO REPLY
i having pain at tleft side of my stomach and it have swollen also even though i missed my periods what i have to do
Please go and see a doctor asap. My girlfriend had the same issues. After ultrasound she was diagnosed with cyst and spleen enlargement.
@@animeshkaushik6938 how did she get treated
@@zikorhamonroe3340 12 different meds only for spleen and bone vitamins, the cyst wasn't the priority at first. Anything that involves spice and stuff had to be forgone. Less meat, more veg, eggs and fish. No physical workouts or additional diet plans.
She is doing fine now although I would highly recommend you to go see a specialist coz the kind of blood group and haemoglobin levels might differ.
Best wishes ❤️
@@animeshkaushik6938 thanks alot for your reply, I will do as you have said
i felt this intense sensation in my side. i went to the hospital cause i thought i had a collapsed lung. he said could be spleen and all he did was just feel mt side. so idk whats going. i still have some discomfort there
It's painful. Suffering from an enlarged spleen now
Is enlarge spleen is part of AIH ?
Is enlarge spleen causes Sepsis.?
What is anemia
Low iron
I have spleenomegly problem increase 19 cm can't what to do please help me
Please consult with a healthcare professional immediately for a comprehensive evaluation and appropriate treatment plan for your splenomegaly. ❤️
Trauma. I chose trauma.
Im scared 😢
Me too but if we have no choice we have to face out fear to live better then hiding and being hurt all time
I would be a liar if i told you that i don t scare from surguries