Question 1

spleen that has stopped functioning in a infant?

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See specialist: The spleen is a very important organ. Not sure what you have been told but need to see an immunologist.

Question 2

if your infant is a sickle cell anemia and you feel  a little spleen what to do before go to the hospital?

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Sickle cell anemia: All patients of sickle cell anemia have an enlarged spleen to begin with but later due to recurrent splenic infarcts it shrinks.

Question 3

baby has enlarged spleen symptoms what should we do?

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See pediatrician: Your baby's pediatrician is your best resource.  There are many conditions associated with an enlarged spleen - from minor to major.  Depends on the disease process, your pediatrician may also involve a hematologist in taking care of your baby.

Question 4

borderline enlarged spleen, the doctor says baby is fine.?

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Borderline??: If the doctor can feel the spleen it strongly suggests that it is enlarged and therefore abnormal.

Question 5

can a person with an enlarged liver and spleen safely carry a baby to term?

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Depends on the cause: Enlargement of the liver and spleen is not a trivial issue and it should be resolved before undertaking pregnancy.  There are many causes of this abnormality and many are treatable.

Question 6

enlarged lymph nodes 1.5 cm high platelets high wbc 19 month old baby, what could it be? spleen ok, weight 9.9 kg wbc 40000 platelets 12 lacs, no fever

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2 cell lines affecte: 2 cell lines increased, and especially with high platelets look like inflammation/infection- but with 40000 WBC better get a smear review for blasts, cmv, ebv.

Question 7

my sisters spleen is enlarged please tell me what to do know....what and what not to eat ......precautions?

Accepted Answer

Splenomegaly: If she has already been evaluated and there is no specific cause, then it is an incidental enlargement. Most importantly, no blunt force trauma such as serious aerobic or strenuous sporting activity that can be jarring to the body.

Question 8

what can cause the spleen to enlarge and cause me discomfort because i feel a bit of discomfort in my lower left ribcage.

Accepted Answer

3 main causes: At your age the 3 big causes are mononucleosis ( or other infections), autoimmune diseases, and lymphoma.  You will need to see a doctor for testing to sort it out.

Question 9

is it possible for your spleen to enlarge as mono is heading out of your system? it wasn't enlarged before but i'm worried. is that not how it works?!

Accepted Answer

Peaks early: With this disorder, you usually see this side effect by the end of the first week of symptoms (which is when they come in for diagnosis) with a gradual decline over the course of the illness. By three weeks in I am seldom ever able to feel an enlarged spleen, even on kids who had it earlier.

Question 10

my son was diagnosed with mono today last week he lifted a heavy nightstand i am scared that maybe he caused a spleen issue without us knowing. dr felt spleen today said it didnt feel enlarged could it just be festering?

Accepted Answer

: Spleen rupture is a rare complication of mono if one has splenomegaly (enlarged spleen) and engages in a full contact sports or suffers other abdominal trauma. Splenomegaly does not happent in all mono infections but maybe half of them.

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Baby has enlarged spleen symptoms what should we do?

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Borderline enlarged spleen, the doctor says baby is fine.?

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Can a person with an enlarged liver and spleen safely carry a baby to term?

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Enlarged lymph nodes 1.5 cm high platelets high wbc 19 month old baby, what could it be? spleen ok, weight 9.9 kg wbc 40000 platelets 12 lacs, no fever

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My sisters spleen is enlarged please tell me what to do know....what and what not to eat ......precautions?

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What can cause the spleen to enlarge and cause me discomfort because i feel a bit of discomfort in my lower left ribcage.

A member asked:

Is it possible for your spleen to enlarge as mono is heading out of your system? it wasn't enlarged before but i'm worried. is that not how it works?!

A member asked:

My son was diagnosed with mono today last week he lifted a heavy nightstand i am scared that maybe he caused a spleen issue without us knowing. dr felt spleen today said it didnt feel enlarged could it just be festering?

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