Question 1

have enlarged spleen and gallstones...horrible stomach and back pain. loss of appetite, eating makes the pain worse. stomach cramps and greasy stools?

Accepted Answer

See a surgeon: The first thing one thinks of is gallbladder but more info is needed.  Your spleen may or may not have anything to do with your symptoms.  Do you have other illnesses?&gt; anemia?  Have you seen an md?  Have you had any surgery before?  The majority of your symptoms may benefit from removal of your gallbladder but the spleen should be worked-up.

Question 2

stomach/back pain for 2+ weeks, er saidgallstones, enlarged spleen, now bulging veins and spider veins and yellow bruise like mark on skin. emergency?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These are concerning signs and warrant urgent evaluation.

Question 3

i had epstein barr back in 2021 with splenomegaly. occasionally since i will get spleen pain or swelling. today it feels worse than usual with some lower back pain and the area is tender. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

: Get seen in person for an examination as this could be something different.

Question 4

i have mildly enlarged spleen. blood work came back ok, but im still having pain..more uncomfortable everyday. what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Splenomegaly: This can be due to numerous conditions, not all diagnosed simply by routine testing. Infectious mononucleosis and syndromes simulating this are common causes of splenic enlargement, as are a variety of hematological malignancies. Hopefully you are being seen and evaluated by a thoughtful pcp who can refer you elsewhere if necessary. Good luck.

Question 5

can enlarged spleen cause pain in shoulder&back?what is best way to relieve this?alternate advil/tylenol no longer working. waiting for appt w/speclst

Accepted Answer

Splenomegaly: Enlarged spleen can cause back, flank, and abdominal pain. You really do need to get it checked. Don't overdose on nsaids & tylenol (acetaminophen).

Question 6

would 2 nights of heavy drinking cause an enlarged spleen? if the liver is perfectly healthy? if so would it go back to normal not drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

No: and am not sure how you know your spleen is enlarged.  If you had some kind of scan or ultrasound, you need to be asking the doctor who ordered that test. The spleen does not enlarge in alcohol-related disease until the liver is very very sick (cirrhosis). Many things can cause splenic enlargement, and only your physician can figure it out with full history, examination and appropriate tests.

Question 7

have enlarged spleen&liver;low liver enzymes;hypocholesterolemia;pain in left shoulder front&back;extreme fatigue.could liver disease cause this?

Accepted Answer

Get evaluated.: From what you described, it is urgent that you go see your doctor for an evaluation.  You likely don't have liver disease, however you might have some other issue, like a blood disorder like leukemia/lymphoma that could be causing your symptoms of fatigue and your enlarged spleen and liver.  Your shoulder pain might be a separate issue, but it also could be part of this.  Again please see your dr.

Question 8

can u see a enlarged spleen lying on your back?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Enlarged spleens peek out from below the rib arch on the left, but won't protrude upward. Even if the abdomen is sunken in and fully relaxed, most people have enough fat and/or ab muscle to prevent it from being visible even when it is easily felt. A very large spleen (gaucher's, schistosomiasis, malaria) might be seen as an asymmetry in the upper left quadrant.

Question 9

can an enlarged spleen cause chest pain?

Accepted Answer

Enlarged spleen: Sometimes discomfort on the left side of the chest accompanies splenic enlargement.

Question 10

does cirrhosis always cause enlarged spleen?

Accepted Answer

No: This may actually only happen quite late, or never.

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Have enlarged spleen and gallstones...horrible stomach and back pain. loss of appetite, eating makes the pain worse. stomach cramps and greasy stools?

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Stomach/back pain for 2+ weeks, er saidgallstones, enlarged spleen, now bulging veins and spider veins and yellow bruise like mark on skin. emergency?

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I had epstein barr back in 2021 with splenomegaly. occasionally since i will get spleen pain or swelling. today it feels worse than usual with some lower back pain and the area is tender. what do i do?

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I have mildly enlarged spleen. blood work came back ok, but im still having pain..more uncomfortable everyday. what could be the cause?

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Can enlarged spleen cause pain in shoulder&back?what is best way to relieve this?alternate advil/tylenol no longer working. waiting for appt w/speclst

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Would 2 nights of heavy drinking cause an enlarged spleen? if the liver is perfectly healthy? if so would it go back to normal not drinking alcohol?

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Have enlarged spleen&liver;low liver enzymes;hypocholesterolemia;pain in left shoulder front&back;extreme fatigue.could liver disease cause this?

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Can u see a enlarged spleen lying on your back?

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Can an enlarged spleen cause chest pain?

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Does cirrhosis always cause enlarged spleen?

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