Question 1

how long hospital stay is required for a ruptured spleen?

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Depends on How Bad: In the past, splenectomy was near universally recommended for ruptured spleens. Recovery from splenectomy is usually fairly rapid, a matter of 3-4 days. Today many lower grade ruptures can be monitored in hospital without removal if the surgeon feels they are stable enough. Patients may need repeated exams, blood counts and even transfusions. This may also require 3-4 days of observation.

Question 2

how long do i have to stay in the hospital for a ruptured spleen?

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Depends: A ruptured spleen can range from very serious, even life threatening to relatively minor event depending on the reasons for the rupture and the initial care. In general, your team of docs wants to see that your blood counts are stable, your bowels are working, you are willing and able to care for yourself at home, pain is under control. Ok to ask your care team.

Question 3

how long does one stay in hospital if had a ruptured spleen?

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It depends on size: And location of injury and amount of bleeding and associated injuries, but usually between 3 and 7 days.  Ask your surgeon to get specific details.

Question 4

how easy is it to get a ruptured spleen? is it dangerous?

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Splenic Trauma: The spleen is a relatively fragile organ but it is tucked away & protected by the left lower rib cage in the abdominal cavity.  It takes a pretty strong force to rupture a normal spleen, typically due the ribs breaking in that area (car crash, bad fall).  The spleen is very well-vascularized--if the trauma is significant, life-threatening bleeding can occur, requiring emergency rx.

Question 5

ok i had a spleenic infarction the dr told me basically it was a ruptured spleen and should get better and it still hurts after 8 months ?

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Follow up: A splenic infarction is different than a ruptured spleen. An infarct is likely a blood clot that caused part of the spleen to lose its blood supply and die. A ruptured spleen is a broken or fractured spleen usually from an accident or injury that would result in internal bleeding. Both can cause pain. You may need to have a new examination with your doctor and have tests for your spleen again.

Question 6

how soon after a ruptured spleen can i fly?

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It depends: If it was treated with surgery then you are probably OK with flying but ask your surgeon. If your ruptured spleen was managed nonoperatively then it depends on the degree of injury to the spleen but it would be prudent to wait to travel by plane for a few to several weeks after injury. Discuss it with a doctor who has seen your xrays and knows the degree of splenioc injury.

Question 7

how should i limit my son's activity after a ruptured spleen?

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Be cautious: Follow the hospital discharge instructions which should include avoiding strenuous activities, and definitely no contact sports.  If you did not receive any discharge instructions, contact you discharging physician for further instructions.

Question 8

how long will someone live from a ruptured spleen?

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Life: Potentially a full life if bleeding is effectively controlled.  Not having a spleen is very unlikely to change ones life span.

Question 9

how long can you go without treating a ruptured spleen?

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Varies: On the size of the rupture. Usually less than 24 hrs. Then you bleed to death.

Question 10

how long would it take to realize that you have a ruptured spleen?

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Depends: Most of the time ruptured spleen is a result of significant trauma and the abdominal pain would be very noticeable, and the person is evaluated and diagnosed quickly in an emergency room setting. But, I have also seen torn spleen that ruptures days after a neglected injury in someone who did not seek medical evaluation immediately after a significant traumatic injury.

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