Question 1

how heavy is the spleen?

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About 6 oz(~180 gms): That's the average weight in a healthy adult , weight can vary with different states, infection for instance, when the spleen enlarges to fight it, or disease states affecting the spleen itself, wish you wellness

Question 2

can a spleen regenerate?

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Yes: Spleen can regenerate by various mechanisms. Spleen once injured by trauma can implant itself in different parts of the abdomen, known as splenosis. Process similar to this can occur after the body recovers from serious infections. If the spleen is removed in it's entirety by surgery then the likely of regeneration is next to nothing.

Question 3

what does your spleen do?

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Many important: In addition to having a fun name to pronounce, the spleen filters and helps recycle blood cells, and helps fight certain types of infections.

Here is some further information on the spleen.
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/picture-of-the-spleen.

Question 4

can your spleen grow back?

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It's happened!: One person in four has one or more miniature spleens.  After therapeutic splenectomy, they regrow sometimes as big as the original, frustrating the surgeon -- or if the spleen is removed because of accidental injury, it's good news.

Question 5

what can cause spleen pain?

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Spleen pain: injury, hemorrhage,Sickle cell crisis, infection.

Question 6

cure of enlargement of spleen?

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First we need to: Know why the spleen is enlarged. Then treatment plan can be developed.

Question 7

how to diagnos spleen problems?

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: You get the most from this site when you provide adequate background for your issue along with your question. What problem? Spleen too big/too small, born with no spleen, born with multiple spleens, removed, injured, etc. You are welcome to start over with all related information.

Question 8

what does spleen pain feel like?

Accepted Answer

Uncommon: The spleen is located under the ribs on the left. But the things here is this: unless you have a reason to have a lot of inflammation in the area, pain actually form the spleen itself is pretty unusual. If you are not sure what's going on and you have new pain in your abdomen, call your doctor or go to the er.

Question 9

is it possible to have 2 spleens?

Accepted Answer

Chaudhrey's disease: Polysplenia  is congenital condition in which there are a # of accessory spleens.

Question 10

what does spotso on a spleen mean?

Accepted Answer

What kind of test: Depending on the type of test and the type of spots. Often, granulomas or splenic infarcts. Talk to your doctor at follow up.

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