Question 1

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 2

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 3

is enlarged spleen dangarous?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: A significantly enlarged spleen is often a component of an underlying problem. It can be dangerous and the degree of that danger depends on the underlying disease and the specific issues caused by the spleen.

Question 4

what causes a enlarged spleen?

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Many causes : The spleen's job is to take older or damaged blood cells out of circulation.  Diseases that cause abnormal or disrupted cells, like thallesemias and hemolytic anemia cause enlargement to compensate for the increased work. Congestion due to cirrhosis/portal hypertension cause enlargement by limiting blood flow out of the spleen.  Tumors especially lymphoma can grow in the spleen as well.

Question 5

is having an enlarged spleen contagious?

Accepted Answer

NO: Having an enlarged spleen has numerous causes.  Some are due to infectious diseases but the enlarged spleen is a symptom of a disease process and is not contagious.

Question 6

what can i drink with an enlarged spleen?

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This says that: Both your liver and your spleen are enlarged. Don't know why those organs are enlarged. As a general rule, would discourage alcohol use if there is some form of liver illness. Ask your physician who know specifics about your case.

Question 7

can endoscopy affect the enlarged spleen?

Accepted Answer

Not upper endoscopy : ... But colonoscopy can theoretically be a little riskier since the splenic flexure of the colon is very close to the spleen.

Question 8

why is it dangerous to have an enlarged spleen?

Accepted Answer

It can rupture: It can rupture causing internal bleeding that can only be stopped with either surgery or a radiologic procedure.  It can also cause early satiety (getting full quickly after eating), and pain.

Question 9

can i go to dance class with an enlarged spleen?

Accepted Answer

Discuss with your dr: Discuss with treating physician---it may depend on what is causing your spleen to be enalrged.

Question 10

could alcohol be the cause of my enlarged spleen?

Accepted Answer

If you drink a lot: Only if you have cirrhosis of the liver. Moderate drinking will not cause an enlarged spleen.

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